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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.18, 1,358.76 and 598.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.18, 1,358.76 and 598.20 is: 896.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.18 : 1,358.76 = 598.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.18/1,358.76 = 598.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.18x = 1,358.76 × 598.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.18x = 812,810.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,810.23/906.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.96

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