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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.01, 1,512.46 and 598.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.01, 1,512.46 and 598.63 is: 826.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.01 : 1,512.46 = 598.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.01/1,512.46 = 598.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.01x = 1,512.46 × 598.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.01x = 905,403.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,403.93/1,096.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.09

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