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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.64, 1,259.94 and 598.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.64, 1,259.94 and 598.16 is: 897.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.64 : 1,259.94 = 598.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.64/1,259.94 = 598.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.64x = 1,259.94 × 598.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.64x = 753,645.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,645.71/839.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.58

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