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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.86, 1,442.65 and 598.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.86, 1,442.65 and 598.98 is: 898.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.86 : 1,442.65 = 598.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.86/1,442.65 = 598.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.86x = 1,442.65 × 598.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.86x = 864,118.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,118.50/961.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.38

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