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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.09, 1,244.88 and 598.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.09, 1,244.88 and 598.28 is: 897.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.09 : 1,244.88 = 598.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.09/1,244.88 = 598.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.09x = 1,244.88 × 598.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.09x = 744,780.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,780.58/830.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.23

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