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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.03, 1,358.03 and 598.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.03, 1,358.03 and 598.10 is: 896.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.03 : 1,358.03 = 598.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.03/1,358.03 = 598.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.03x = 1,358.03 × 598.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.03x = 812,232.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,232.45/906.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.47

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