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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.75, 1,096.36 and 598.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.75, 1,096.36 and 598.53 is: 825.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.75 : 1,096.36 = 598.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.75/1,096.36 = 598.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.75x = 1,096.36 × 598.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.75x = 656,202.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,202.85/794.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.67

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