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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.41, 1,068.80 and 598.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.41, 1,068.80 and 598.60 is: 896.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.41 : 1,068.80 = 598.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.41/1,068.80 = 598.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.41x = 1,068.80 × 598.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.41x = 639,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,783.68/713.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.80

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