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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.72, 1,477.60 and 598.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.72, 1,477.60 and 598.65 is: 826.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.72 : 1,477.60 = 598.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.72/1,477.60 = 598.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.72x = 1,477.60 × 598.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.72x = 884,565.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,565.24/1,070.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.14

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