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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.68, 1,446.02 and 598.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.68, 1,446.02 and 598.98 is: 897.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.68 : 1,446.02 = 598.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.68/1,446.02 = 598.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.68x = 1,446.02 × 598.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.68x = 866,137.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,137.06/964.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.85

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