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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.48, 1,098.30 and 608.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.48, 1,098.30 and 608.64 is: 840.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.48 : 1,098.30 = 608.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.48/1,098.30 = 608.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.48x = 1,098.30 × 608.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.48x = 668,471.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,471.59/795.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.34

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