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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.21, 1,016.39 and 598.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.21, 1,016.39 and 598.02 is: 896.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.21 : 1,016.39 = 598.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.21/1,016.39 = 598.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.21x = 1,016.39 × 598.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.21x = 607,821.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,821.55/678.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.21

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