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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.24, 1,261.58 and 598.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.24, 1,261.58 and 598.05 is: 897.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.24 : 1,261.58 = 598.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.24/1,261.58 = 598.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.24x = 1,261.58 × 598.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.24x = 754,484.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,484.93/840.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.94

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