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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.20, 952.80 and 598.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.20, 952.80 and 598.40 is: 824.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.20 : 952.80 = 598.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.20/952.80 = 598.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.20x = 952.80 × 598.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.20x = 570,155.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,155.52/691.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.88

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