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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.97, 1,068.08 and 598.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.97, 1,068.08 and 598.14 is: 896.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.97 : 1,068.08 = 598.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.97/1,068.08 = 598.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.97x = 1,068.08 × 598.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.97x = 638,858.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,858.38/712.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.06

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