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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.77, 1,205.94 and 598.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.77, 1,205.94 and 598.37 is: 896.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.77 : 1,205.94 = 598.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.77/1,205.94 = 598.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.77x = 1,205.94 × 598.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.77x = 721,598.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,598.32/804.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.65

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