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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.99, 1,219.60 and 598.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.99, 1,219.60 and 598.03 is: 894.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.99 : 1,219.60 = 598.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.99/1,219.60 = 598.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.99x = 1,219.60 × 598.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.99x = 729,357.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,357.39/814.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.93

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