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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.98, 1,513.83 and 599.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.98, 1,513.83 and 599.62 is: 827.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.98 : 1,513.83 = 599.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.98/1,513.83 = 599.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.98x = 1,513.83 × 599.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.98x = 907,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,726.82/1,096.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.48

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