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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.68, 1,598.34 and 296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.68, 1,598.34 and 296 is: 443.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.68 : 1,598.34 = 296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.68/1,598.34 = 296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.68x = 1,598.34 × 296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.68x = 473,108.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,108.64/1,065.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.95

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