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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176, 1,764 and 598.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176, 1,764 and 598.88 is: 898.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176 : 1,764 = 598.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176/1,764 = 598.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176x = 1,764 × 598.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176x = 1,056,415.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,415.50/1,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.31

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