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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.24, 1,202.67 and 598.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.24, 1,202.67 and 598.95 is: 895.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.24 : 1,202.67 = 598.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.24/1,202.67 = 598.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.24x = 1,202.67 × 598.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.24x = 720,339.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,339.20/804.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.68

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