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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.18, 1,097.64 and 598.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.18, 1,097.64 and 598.35 is: 825.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.18 : 1,097.64 = 598.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.18/1,097.64 = 598.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.18x = 1,097.64 × 598.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.18x = 656,772.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,772.89/795.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.94

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