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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.59, 1,513.28 and 599.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.59, 1,513.28 and 599.22 is: 826.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.59 : 1,513.28 = 599.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.59/1,513.28 = 599.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.59x = 1,513.28 × 599.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.59x = 906,780.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,780.08/1,096.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.91

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