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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.18, 1,099.02 and 599.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.18, 1,099.02 and 599.35 is: 827.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.18 : 1,099.02 = 599.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.18/1,099.02 = 599.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.18x = 1,099.02 × 599.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.18x = 658,697.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,697.64/796.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.32

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