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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.90, 1,069.66 and 598.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.90, 1,069.66 and 598.10 is: 894.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.90 : 1,069.66 = 598.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.90/1,069.66 = 598.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.90x = 1,069.66 × 598.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.90x = 639,763.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,763.65/714.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.90

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