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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.59, 1,141.98 and 598.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.59, 1,141.98 and 598.78 is: 897.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.59 : 1,141.98 = 598.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.59/1,141.98 = 598.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.59x = 1,141.98 × 598.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.59x = 683,794.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,794.78/761.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.85

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