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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.29, 893.07 and 525.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.29, 893.07 and 525.39 is: 784.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.29 : 893.07 = 525.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.29/893.07 = 525.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.29x = 893.07 × 525.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.29x = 469,210.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,210.05/598.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.25

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