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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.92, 898.98 and 537.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.92, 898.98 and 537.63 is: 806.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.92 : 898.98 = 537.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.92/898.98 = 537.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.92x = 898.98 × 537.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.92x = 483,318.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,318.62/598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.98

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