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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.98, 895.94 and 555.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.98, 895.94 and 555.24 is: 830.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.98 : 895.94 = 555.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.98/895.94 = 555.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.98x = 895.94 × 555.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.98x = 497,461.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,461.73/598.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.51

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