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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.92, 1,385.19 and 598.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.92, 1,385.19 and 598.65 is: 898.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.92 : 1,385.19 = 598.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.92/1,385.19 = 598.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.92x = 1,385.19 × 598.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.92x = 829,243.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,243.99/922.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.50

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