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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.66, 1,513.41 and 599.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.66, 1,513.41 and 599.34 is: 827.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.66 : 1,513.41 = 599.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.66/1,513.41 = 599.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.66x = 1,513.41 × 599.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.66x = 907,047.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,047.15/1,096.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.10

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