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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.19, 1,083.03 and 598.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.19, 1,083.03 and 598.28 is: 825.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.19 : 1,083.03 = 598.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.19/1,083.03 = 598.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.19x = 1,083.03 × 598.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.19x = 647,949.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,949.77/785.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.21

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