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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.68, 897.25 and 583.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.68, 897.25 and 583.30 is: 874.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.68 : 897.25 = 583.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.68/897.25 = 583.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.68x = 897.25 × 583.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.68x = 523,365.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,365.93/598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.20

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