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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.31, 1,360.12 and 598.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.31, 1,360.12 and 598.81 is: 898.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.31 : 1,360.12 = 598.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.31/1,360.12 = 598.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.31x = 1,360.12 × 598.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.31x = 814,453.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,453.46/906.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.65

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