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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.43, 1,259.96 and 598.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.43, 1,259.96 and 598.56 is: 825.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.43 : 1,259.96 = 598.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.43/1,259.96 = 598.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.43x = 1,259.96 × 598.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.43x = 754,158.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,158.66/913.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.64

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