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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.55, 1,246.14 and 598.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.55, 1,246.14 and 598.02 is: 900.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.55 : 1,246.14 = 598.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.55/1,246.14 = 598.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.55x = 1,246.14 × 598.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.55x = 745,216.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,216.64/827.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.51

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