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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.86, 1,306.98 and 598.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.86, 1,306.98 and 598.08 is: 896.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.86 : 1,306.98 = 598.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.86/1,306.98 = 598.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.86x = 1,306.98 × 598.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.86x = 781,678.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,678.60/871.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.56

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