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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.95, 1,260.29 and 598.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.95, 1,260.29 and 598.23 is: 825.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.95 : 1,260.29 = 598.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.95/1,260.29 = 598.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.95x = 1,260.29 × 598.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.95x = 753,943.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,943.29/912.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.83

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