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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.22, 1,097.43 and 598.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.22, 1,097.43 and 598.39 is: 825.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.22 : 1,097.43 = 598.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.22/1,097.43 = 598.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.22x = 1,097.43 × 598.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.22x = 656,691.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,691.14/795.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.80

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