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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.22, 1,055.20 and 598.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.22, 1,055.20 and 598.10 is: 825.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.22 : 1,055.20 = 598.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.22/1,055.20 = 598.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.22x = 1,055.20 × 598.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.22x = 631,115.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,115.12/764.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.83

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