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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.62, 1,098.20 and 586.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.62, 1,098.20 and 586.42 is: 808.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.62 : 1,098.20 = 586.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.62/1,098.20 = 586.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.62x = 1,098.20 × 586.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.62x = 644,006.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,006.44/796.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.42

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