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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.36, 898.62 and 525.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.36, 898.62 and 525.46 is: 789.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.36 : 898.62 = 525.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.36/898.62 = 525.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.36x = 898.62 × 525.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.36x = 472,188.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,188.87/598.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.14

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