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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.98, 1,054.14 and 598.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.98, 1,054.14 and 598.20 is: 825.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.98 : 1,054.14 = 598.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.98/1,054.14 = 598.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.98x = 1,054.14 × 598.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.98x = 630,586.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,586.55/763.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.40

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