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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.81, 1,307.01 and 598.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.81, 1,307.01 and 598.44 is: 897.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.81 : 1,307.01 = 598.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.81/1,307.01 = 598.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.81x = 1,307.01 × 598.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.81x = 782,167.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,167.06/871.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.18

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