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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.60, 824.34 and 582.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.60, 824.34 and 582.04 is: 801.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.60 : 824.34 = 582.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.60/824.34 = 582.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.60x = 824.34 × 582.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.60x = 479,798.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,798.85/598.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.54

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