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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.59, 1,359.55 and 598.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.59, 1,359.55 and 598.68 is: 896.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.59 : 1,359.55 = 598.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.59/1,359.55 = 598.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.59x = 1,359.55 × 598.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.59x = 813,935.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,935.39/907.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.81

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