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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.43, 898.40 and 570.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.43, 898.40 and 570.74 is: 856.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.43 : 898.40 = 570.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.43/898.40 = 570.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.43x = 898.40 × 570.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.43x = 512,749.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,749.75/598.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.82

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