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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.23, 1,069.95 and 598.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.23, 1,069.95 and 598.45 is: 825.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.23 : 1,069.95 = 598.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.23/1,069.95 = 598.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.23x = 1,069.95 × 598.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.23x = 640,310.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,310.08/775.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.96

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