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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.99, 1,569.58 and 398.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.99, 1,569.58 and 398.19 is: 596.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.99 : 1,569.58 = 398.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.99/1,569.58 = 398.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.99x = 1,569.58 × 398.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.99x = 624,982.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,982.22/1,046.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.94

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