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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.72, 1,070.04 and 598.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.72, 1,070.04 and 598.43 is: 825.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.72 : 1,070.04 = 598.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.72/1,070.04 = 598.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.72x = 1,070.04 × 598.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.72x = 640,348.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,348.96/775.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.49

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