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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.17, 1,043.22 and 598.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.17, 1,043.22 and 598.84 is: 827.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.17 : 1,043.22 = 598.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.17/1,043.22 = 598.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.17x = 1,043.22 × 598.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.17x = 624,721.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,721.86/755.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.26

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