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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.02, 1,019.13 and 598.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.02, 1,019.13 and 598.52 is: 895.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.02 : 1,019.13 = 598.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.02/1,019.13 = 598.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.02x = 1,019.13 × 598.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.02x = 609,969.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,969.69/681.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.67

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