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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.58, 1,513.29 and 599.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.58, 1,513.29 and 599.22 is: 826.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.58 : 1,513.29 = 599.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.58/1,513.29 = 599.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.58x = 1,513.29 × 599.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.58x = 906,799.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,799.08/1,096.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.93

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