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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.59, 1,361.05 and 599.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.59, 1,361.05 and 599.68 is: 898.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.59 : 1,361.05 = 599.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.59/1,361.05 = 599.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.59x = 1,361.05 × 599.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.59x = 816,194.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,194.46/908.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.31

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