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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.49, 898.49 and 573.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.49, 898.49 and 573.89 is: 861.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.49 : 898.49 = 573.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.49/898.49 = 573.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.49x = 898.49 × 573.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.49x = 515,631.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,631.37/598.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.56

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