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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.89, 1,314.09 and 598.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.89, 1,314.09 and 598.33 is: 825.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.89 : 1,314.09 = 598.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.89/1,314.09 = 598.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.89x = 1,314.09 × 598.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.89x = 786,256.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,256.18/951.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.99

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