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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.25, 1,244.19 and 598.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.25, 1,244.19 and 598.08 is: 896.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.25 : 1,244.19 = 598.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.25/1,244.19 = 598.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.25x = 1,244.19 × 598.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.25x = 744,132.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,132.06/830.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.27

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