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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.94, 1,305.60 and 598.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.94, 1,305.60 and 598.56 is: 896.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.94 : 1,305.60 = 598.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.94/1,305.60 = 598.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.94x = 1,305.60 × 598.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.94x = 781,479.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,479.94/871.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.25

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