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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.31, 1,515.64 and 600.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.31, 1,515.64 and 600.97 is: 829.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.31 : 1,515.64 = 600.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.31/1,515.64 = 600.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.31x = 1,515.64 × 600.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.31x = 910,851.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,851.16/1,098.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.32

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