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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.30, 825.89 and 536.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.30, 825.89 and 536.02 is: 739.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.30 : 825.89 = 536.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.30/825.89 = 536.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.30x = 825.89 × 536.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.30x = 442,693.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,693.56/598.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.92

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