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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.12, 1,260.28 and 598.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.12, 1,260.28 and 598.67 is: 826.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.12 : 1,260.28 = 598.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.12/1,260.28 = 598.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.12x = 1,260.28 × 598.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.12x = 754,489.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,489.14/913.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.27

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