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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.74, 1,261.14 and 598.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.74, 1,261.14 and 598.44 is: 825.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.74 : 1,261.14 = 598.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.74/1,261.14 = 598.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.74x = 1,261.14 × 598.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.74x = 754,716.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,716.62/913.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.96

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