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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.48, 825.86 and 536.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.48, 825.86 and 536.10 is: 739.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.48 : 825.86 = 536.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.48/825.86 = 536.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.48x = 825.86 × 536.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.48x = 442,743.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,743.55/598.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.78

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