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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.83, 896.18 and 547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.83, 896.18 and 547.56 is: 819.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.83 : 896.18 = 547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.83/896.18 = 547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.83x = 896.18 × 547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.83x = 490,709.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,709.58/598.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.45

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