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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.98, 1,306.88 and 598.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.98, 1,306.88 and 598.54 is: 896.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.98 : 1,306.88 = 598.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.98/1,306.88 = 598.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.98x = 1,306.88 × 598.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.98x = 782,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,221.76/872.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.04

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