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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.30, 897.06 and 538.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.30, 897.06 and 538.12 is: 806.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.30 : 897.06 = 538.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.30/897.06 = 538.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.30x = 897.06 × 538.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.30x = 482,725.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,725.93/598.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.83

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