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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.01, 1,358.03 and 598.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.01, 1,358.03 and 598.07 is: 896.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.01 : 1,358.03 = 598.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.01/1,358.03 = 598.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.01x = 1,358.03 × 598.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.01x = 812,201.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,201.89/906.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.46

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