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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.50, 1,260.93 and 598.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.50, 1,260.93 and 598.97 is: 826.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.50 : 1,260.93 = 598.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.50/1,260.93 = 598.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.50x = 1,260.93 × 598.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.50x = 755,252.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,252.94/913.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.77

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