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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.96, 897 and 534.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.96, 897 and 534.16 is: 799.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.96 : 897 = 534.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.96/897 = 534.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.96x = 897 × 534.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.96x = 479,141.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,141.52/598.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.96

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