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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.00, 1,042.36 and 598.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.00, 1,042.36 and 598.26 is: 825.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.00 : 1,042.36 = 598.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.00/1,042.36 = 598.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.00x = 1,042.36 × 598.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.00x = 623,600.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,600.93/755.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.97

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