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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.77, 1,052.09 and 598.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.77, 1,052.09 and 598.71 is: 898.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.77 : 1,052.09 = 598.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.77/1,052.09 = 598.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.77x = 1,052.09 × 598.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.77x = 629,893.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,893.81/700.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.86

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