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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.76, 1,404.48 and 598.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.76, 1,404.48 and 598.24 is: 825.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.76 : 1,404.48 = 598.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.76/1,404.48 = 598.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.76x = 1,404.48 × 598.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.76x = 840,216.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,216.12/1,017.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.55

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