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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648, 895.05 and 598.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648, 895.05 and 598.05 is: 826.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648 : 895.05 = 598.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648/895.05 = 598.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648x = 895.05 × 598.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648x = 535,284.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,284.65/648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.06

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