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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.96, 1,098.26 and 455.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.96, 1,098.26 and 455.23 is: 628.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.96 : 1,098.26 = 455.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.96/1,098.26 = 455.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.96x = 1,098.26 × 455.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.96x = 499,961.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,961.70/795.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.12

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