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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.56, 825 and 567.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.56, 825 and 567.48 is: 782.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.56 : 825 = 567.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.56/825 = 567.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.56x = 825 × 567.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.56x = 468,171
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,171/598.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.16

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