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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.48, 895.16 and 521.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.48, 895.16 and 521.68 is: 780.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.48 : 895.16 = 521.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.48/895.16 = 521.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.48x = 895.16 × 521.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.48x = 466,987.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,987.07/598.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.29

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