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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.82, 898.97 and 571.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.82, 898.97 and 571.11 is: 857.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.82 : 898.97 = 571.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.82/898.97 = 571.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.82x = 898.97 × 571.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.82x = 513,407.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,407.90/598.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.37

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