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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.96, 1,628 and 598.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.96, 1,628 and 598.96 is: 897.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.96 : 1,628 = 598.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.96/1,628 = 598.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.96x = 1,628 × 598.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.96x = 975,106.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,106.88/1,086.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.10

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