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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.48, 1,222.14 and 598.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.48, 1,222.14 and 598.04 is: 896.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.48 : 1,222.14 = 598.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.48/1,222.14 = 598.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.48x = 1,222.14 × 598.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.48x = 730,888.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,888.61/815.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.27

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