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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.72, 987.84 and 598.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.72, 987.84 and 598.08 is: 826.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.72 : 987.84 = 598.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.72/987.84 = 598.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.72x = 987.84 × 598.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.72x = 590,807.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,807.35/714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.63

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