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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.91, 827.49 and 532.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.91, 827.49 and 532.83 is: 736.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.91 : 827.49 = 532.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.91/827.49 = 532.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.91x = 827.49 × 532.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.91x = 440,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,911.50/598.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.20

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