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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.52, 1,260.06 and 598.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.52, 1,260.06 and 598.60 is: 897.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.52 : 1,260.06 = 598.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.52/1,260.06 = 598.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.52x = 1,260.06 × 598.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.52x = 754,271.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,271.92/840.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.39

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