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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,598.71, 2,398.68 and 558.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,598.71, 2,398.68 and 558.82 is: 838.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,598.71 : 2,398.68 = 558.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,598.71/2,398.68 = 558.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,598.71x = 2,398.68 × 558.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,598.71x = 1,340,430.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,430.36/1,598.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.44

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