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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.55, 898.31 and 551.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.55, 898.31 and 551.51 is: 827.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.55 : 898.31 = 551.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.55/898.31 = 551.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.55x = 898.31 × 551.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.55x = 495,424.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,424.19/598.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.71

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