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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.16, 826.53 and 573.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.16, 826.53 and 573.86 is: 792.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.16 : 826.53 = 573.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.16/826.53 = 573.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.16x = 826.53 × 573.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.16x = 474,312.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,312.51/598.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.95

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