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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.35, 1,444.41 and 598.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.35, 1,444.41 and 598.35 is: 896.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.35 : 1,444.41 = 598.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.35/1,444.41 = 598.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.35x = 1,444.41 × 598.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.35x = 864,262.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,262.72/964.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.21

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