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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.96, 1,360.18 and 598.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.96, 1,360.18 and 598.86 is: 897.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.96 : 1,360.18 = 598.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.96/1,360.18 = 598.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.96x = 1,360.18 × 598.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.96x = 814,557.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,557.39/907.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.13

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