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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.42, 1,420.59 and 598.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.42, 1,420.59 and 598.90 is: 898.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.42 : 1,420.59 = 598.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.42/1,420.59 = 598.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.42x = 1,420.59 × 598.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.42x = 850,791.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,791.35/946.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.96

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