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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.46, 1,359.44 and 598.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.46, 1,359.44 and 598.37 is: 896.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.46 : 1,359.44 = 598.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.46/1,359.44 = 598.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.46x = 1,359.44 × 598.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.46x = 813,438.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,438.32/907.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.40

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