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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.93, 896.84 and 562.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.93, 896.84 and 562.44 is: 842.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.93 : 896.84 = 562.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.93/896.84 = 562.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.93x = 896.84 × 562.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.93x = 504,421.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,421.35/598.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.21

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