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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.67, 1,201.71 and 598.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.67, 1,201.71 and 598.19 is: 895.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.67 : 1,201.71 = 598.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.67/1,201.71 = 598.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.67x = 1,201.71 × 598.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.67x = 718,850.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,850.90/802.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.57

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