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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.38, 1,095.98 and 608.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.38, 1,095.98 and 608.86 is: 838.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.38 : 1,095.98 = 608.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.38/1,095.98 = 608.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.38x = 1,095.98 × 608.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.38x = 667,298.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,298.38/795.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.97

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