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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.52, 896.94 and 565.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.52, 896.94 and 565.66 is: 847.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.52 : 896.94 = 565.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.52/896.94 = 565.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.52x = 896.94 × 565.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.52x = 507,363.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,363.08/598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.70

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