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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.92, 825.57 and 548.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.92, 825.57 and 548.70 is: 756.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.92 : 825.57 = 548.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.92/825.57 = 548.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.92x = 825.57 × 548.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.92x = 452,990.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,990.26/598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.35

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