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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.08, 1,259.67 and 598.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.08, 1,259.67 and 598.42 is: 825.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.08 : 1,259.67 = 598.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.08/1,259.67 = 598.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.08x = 1,259.67 × 598.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.08x = 753,811.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,811.72/913.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.57

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