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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.28, 1,096.04 and 598.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.28, 1,096.04 and 598.32 is: 824.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.28 : 1,096.04 = 598.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.28/1,096.04 = 598.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.28x = 1,096.04 × 598.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.28x = 655,782.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,782.65/795.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.59

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