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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.04, 1,096.68 and 598.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.04, 1,096.68 and 598.44 is: 826.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.04 : 1,096.68 = 598.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.04/1,096.68 = 598.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.04x = 1,096.68 × 598.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.04x = 656,297.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,297.18/794.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.53

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