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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.04, 1,206.34 and 598.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.04, 1,206.34 and 598.64 is: 897.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.04 : 1,206.34 = 598.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.04/1,206.34 = 598.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.04x = 1,206.34 × 598.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.04x = 722,163.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,163.38/805.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.05

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