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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.01, 1,515.19 and 600.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.01, 1,515.19 and 600.55 is: 828.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.01 : 1,515.19 = 600.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.01/1,515.19 = 600.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.01x = 1,515.19 × 600.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.01x = 909,947.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,947.35/1,098.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.72

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