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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.99, 1,477.61 and 598.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.99, 1,477.61 and 598.81 is: 826.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.99 : 1,477.61 = 598.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.99/1,477.61 = 598.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.99x = 1,477.61 × 598.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.99x = 884,807.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,807.64/1,070.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.16

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