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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.09, 1,444.62 and 598.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.09, 1,444.62 and 598.11 is: 897.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.09 : 1,444.62 = 598.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.09/1,444.62 = 598.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.09x = 1,444.62 × 598.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.09x = 864,041.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,041.67/963.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.16

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