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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.10, 1,515.40 and 600.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.10, 1,515.40 and 600.77 is: 829.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.10 : 1,515.40 = 600.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.10/1,515.40 = 600.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.10x = 1,515.40 × 600.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.10x = 910,406.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,406.86/1,098.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.07

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