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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.75, 1,068.95 and 598.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.75, 1,068.95 and 598.94 is: 896.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.75 : 1,068.95 = 598.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.75/1,068.95 = 598.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.75x = 1,068.95 × 598.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.75x = 640,228.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,228.57/713.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.99

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