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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.36, 1,513.01 and 599.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.36, 1,513.01 and 599.02 is: 826.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.36 : 1,513.01 = 599.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.36/1,513.01 = 599.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.36x = 1,513.01 × 599.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.36x = 906,323.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,323.25/1,096.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.67

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