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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.96, 1,202.07 and 598.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.96, 1,202.07 and 598.39 is: 895.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.96 : 1,202.07 = 598.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.96/1,202.07 = 598.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.96x = 1,202.07 × 598.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.96x = 719,306.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,306.67/802.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.82

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