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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.08, 1,259.38 and 598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.08, 1,259.38 and 598 is: 824.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.08 : 1,259.38 = 598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.08/1,259.38 = 598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.08x = 1,259.38 × 598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.08x = 753,109.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,109.24/913.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.80

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