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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098, 1,515.20 and 600.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098, 1,515.20 and 600.66 is: 828.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098 : 1,515.20 = 600.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098/1,515.20 = 600.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098x = 1,515.20 × 600.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098x = 910,117.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,117.03/1,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.89

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