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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.58, 1,255.72 and 599.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.58, 1,255.72 and 599.98 is: 828.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.58 : 1,255.72 = 599.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.58/1,255.72 = 599.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.58x = 1,255.72 × 599.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.58x = 753,406.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,406.89/909.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.30

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