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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.88, 1,146 and 598.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.88, 1,146 and 598.08 is: 824.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.88 : 1,146 = 598.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.88/1,146 = 598.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.88x = 1,146 × 598.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.88x = 685,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,399.68/830.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.91

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