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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.12, 1,264.92 and 598.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.12, 1,264.92 and 598.92 is: 898.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.12 : 1,264.92 = 598.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.12/1,264.92 = 598.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.12x = 1,264.92 × 598.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.12x = 757,585.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,585.89/843.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.55

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