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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.01, 1,459.86 and 598.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.01, 1,459.86 and 598.19 is: 897.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.01 : 1,459.86 = 598.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.01/1,459.86 = 598.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.01x = 1,459.86 × 598.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.01x = 873,273.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,273.65/973.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.50

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