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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.55, 1,284.99 and 598.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.55, 1,284.99 and 598.08 is: 896.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.55 : 1,284.99 = 598.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.55/1,284.99 = 598.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.55x = 1,284.99 × 598.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.55x = 768,526.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,526.82/857.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.19

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