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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.92, 897.68 and 530.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.92, 897.68 and 530.58 is: 795.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.92 : 897.68 = 530.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.92/897.68 = 530.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.92x = 897.68 × 530.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.92x = 476,291.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,291.05/598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.25

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