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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.47, 1,100.39 and 598.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.47, 1,100.39 and 598.94 is: 825.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.47 : 1,100.39 = 598.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.47/1,100.39 = 598.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.47x = 1,100.39 × 598.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.47x = 659,059.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,059.09/798.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.41

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