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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.96, 986.76 and 598.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.96, 986.76 and 598.48 is: 826.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.96 : 986.76 = 598.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.96/986.76 = 598.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.96x = 986.76 × 598.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.96x = 590,556.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,556.12/714.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.00

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