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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.14, 896.40 and 533.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.14, 896.40 and 533.07 is: 798.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.14 : 896.40 = 533.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.14/896.40 = 533.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.14x = 896.40 × 533.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.14x = 477,843.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,843.95/598.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.88

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