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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.80, 1,057.80 and 598.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.80, 1,057.80 and 598.45 is: 825.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.80 : 1,057.80 = 598.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.80/1,057.80 = 598.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.80x = 1,057.80 × 598.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.80x = 633,037.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,037.77/766.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.56

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