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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.83, 1,360.53 and 598.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.83, 1,360.53 and 598.82 is: 897.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.83 : 1,360.53 = 598.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.83/1,360.53 = 598.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.83x = 1,360.53 × 598.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.83x = 814,705.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,705.77/907.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.42

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