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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.99, 1,392.81 and 598.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.99, 1,392.81 and 598.13 is: 898.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.99 : 1,392.81 = 598.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.99/1,392.81 = 598.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.99x = 1,392.81 × 598.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.99x = 833,081.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,081.45/926.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.70

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