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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.80, 1,444.32 and 598.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.80, 1,444.32 and 598.10 is: 896.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.80 : 1,444.32 = 598.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.80/1,444.32 = 598.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.80x = 1,444.32 × 598.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.80x = 863,847.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,847.79/963.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.29

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