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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.46, 1,364.36 and 598.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.46, 1,364.36 and 598.76 is: 896.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.46 : 1,364.36 = 598.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.46/1,364.36 = 598.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.46x = 1,364.36 × 598.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.46x = 816,914.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,914.38/911.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.27

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