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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.42, 1,019.94 and 598.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.42, 1,019.94 and 598.40 is: 897.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.42 : 1,019.94 = 598.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.42/1,019.94 = 598.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.42x = 1,019.94 × 598.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.42x = 610,337.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,337.68/680.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.01

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