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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.52, 896.63 and 534.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.52, 896.63 and 534.93 is: 801.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.52 : 896.63 = 534.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.52/896.63 = 534.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.52x = 896.63 × 534.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.52x = 479,631.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,631.61/598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.37

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