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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798, 1,102.08 and 590.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798, 1,102.08 and 590.64 is: 815.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798 : 1,102.08 = 590.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798/1,102.08 = 590.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798x = 1,102.08 × 590.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798x = 650,932.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,932.53/798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.70

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