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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.48, 825.54 and 531.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.48, 825.54 and 531.97 is: 733.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.48 : 825.54 = 531.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.48/825.54 = 531.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.48x = 825.54 × 531.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.48x = 439,158.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,158.39/598.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.80

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