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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.65, 1,051.90 and 598.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.65, 1,051.90 and 598.59 is: 898.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.65 : 1,051.90 = 598.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.65/1,051.90 = 598.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.65x = 1,051.90 × 598.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.65x = 629,650.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,650.07/700.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.67

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