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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.44, 1,082.74 and 598.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.44, 1,082.74 and 598.52 is: 825.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.44 : 1,082.74 = 598.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.44/1,082.74 = 598.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.44x = 1,082.74 × 598.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.44x = 648,039.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,039.49/785.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.06

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