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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.28, 1,207.14 and 598.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.28, 1,207.14 and 598.36 is: 898.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.28 : 1,207.14 = 598.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.28/1,207.14 = 598.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.28x = 1,207.14 × 598.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.28x = 722,304.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,304.29/804.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.08

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