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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.40, 826.08 and 503.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.40, 826.08 and 503.84 is: 695.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.40 : 826.08 = 503.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.40/826.08 = 503.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.40x = 826.08 × 503.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.40x = 416,212.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,212.15/598.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.54

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