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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.58, 1,417.50 and 598.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.58, 1,417.50 and 598.86 is: 896.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.58 : 1,417.50 = 598.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.58/1,417.50 = 598.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.58x = 1,417.50 × 598.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.58x = 848,884.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,884.05/946.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.80

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