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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.79, 825.59 and 547.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.79, 825.59 and 547.16 is: 754.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.79 : 825.59 = 547.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.79/825.59 = 547.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.79x = 825.59 × 547.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.79x = 451,727.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,727.06/598.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.40

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