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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.80, 1,348.04 and 598.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.80, 1,348.04 and 598.56 is: 826.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.80 : 1,348.04 = 598.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.80/1,348.04 = 598.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.80x = 1,348.04 × 598.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.80x = 806,882.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,882.82/976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.05

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