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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.01, 1,097.54 and 598.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.01, 1,097.54 and 598.99 is: 826.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.01 : 1,097.54 = 598.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.01/1,097.54 = 598.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.01x = 1,097.54 × 598.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.01x = 657,415.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,415.48/795.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.93

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