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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.07, 1,261.68 and 598.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.07, 1,261.68 and 598.14 is: 896.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.07 : 1,261.68 = 598.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.07/1,261.68 = 598.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.07x = 1,261.68 × 598.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.07x = 754,661.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,661.28/842.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.20

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