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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.84, 1,096.48 and 598.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.84, 1,096.48 and 598.96 is: 825.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.84 : 1,096.48 = 598.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.84/1,096.48 = 598.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.84x = 1,096.48 × 598.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.84x = 656,747.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,747.66/795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.23

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