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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.34, 1,098.03 and 585.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.34, 1,098.03 and 585.34 is: 808.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.34 : 1,098.03 = 585.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.34/1,098.03 = 585.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.34x = 1,098.03 × 585.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.34x = 642,720.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,720.88/795.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.11

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