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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.14, 898.89 and 598.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.14, 898.89 and 598.49 is: 824.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.14 : 898.89 = 598.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.14/898.89 = 598.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.14x = 898.89 × 598.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.14x = 537,972.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,972.18/652.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.93

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