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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.96, 1,365.51 and 598.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.96, 1,365.51 and 598.83 is: 896.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.96 : 1,365.51 = 598.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.96/1,365.51 = 598.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.96x = 1,365.51 × 598.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.96x = 817,708.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,708.35/911.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.65

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