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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.51, 1,098.36 and 585.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.51, 1,098.36 and 585.72 is: 808.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.51 : 1,098.36 = 585.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.51/1,098.36 = 585.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.51x = 1,098.36 × 585.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.51x = 643,331.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,331.42/795.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.70

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