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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.24, 1,262.32 and 598.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.24, 1,262.32 and 598.25 is: 896.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.24 : 1,262.32 = 598.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.24/1,262.32 = 598.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.24x = 1,262.32 × 598.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.24x = 755,182.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,182.94/842.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.64

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