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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.22, 1,307.52 and 598.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.22, 1,307.52 and 598.44 is: 897.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.22 : 1,307.52 = 598.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.22/1,307.52 = 598.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.22x = 1,307.52 × 598.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.22x = 782,472.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,472.27/872.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.10

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