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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.02, 1,260.11 and 598.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.02, 1,260.11 and 598.54 is: 897.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.02 : 1,260.11 = 598.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.02/1,260.11 = 598.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.02x = 1,260.11 × 598.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.02x = 754,223.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,223.58/840.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.86

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