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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.38, 897.66 and 534.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.38, 897.66 and 534.12 is: 801.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.38 : 897.66 = 534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.38/897.66 = 534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.38x = 897.66 × 534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.38x = 479,458.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,458.16/598.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.26

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