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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.79, 826.34 and 402.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.79, 826.34 and 402.57 is: 555.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.79 : 826.34 = 402.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.79/826.34 = 402.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.79x = 826.34 × 402.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.79x = 332,657.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,657.68/598.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.55

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