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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.64, 1,468.96 and 598.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.64, 1,468.96 and 598.72 is: 826.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.64 : 1,468.96 = 598.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.64/1,468.96 = 598.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.64x = 1,468.96 × 598.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.64x = 879,495.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,495.73/1,064.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.10

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