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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.99, 1,512.50 and 598.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.99, 1,512.50 and 598.66 is: 826.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.99 : 1,512.50 = 598.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.99/1,512.50 = 598.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.99x = 1,512.50 × 598.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.99x = 905,464.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,464.19/1,095.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.16

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