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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.08, 1,183.20 and 598.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.08, 1,183.20 and 598.08 is: 895.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.08 : 1,183.20 = 598.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.08/1,183.20 = 598.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.08x = 1,183.20 × 598.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.08x = 707,648.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,648.26/790.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.67

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