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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.35, 892.38 and 540.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.35, 892.38 and 540.03 is: 805.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.35 : 892.38 = 540.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.35/892.38 = 540.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.35x = 892.38 × 540.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.35x = 481,911.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,911.97/598.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.40

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