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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.37, 1,260.02 and 598.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.37, 1,260.02 and 598.50 is: 825.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.37 : 1,260.02 = 598.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.37/1,260.02 = 598.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.37x = 1,260.02 × 598.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.37x = 754,118.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,118.98/913.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.64

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