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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.62, 1,114.22 and 598.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.62, 1,114.22 and 598.23 is: 825.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.62 : 1,114.22 = 598.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.62/1,114.22 = 598.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.62x = 1,114.22 × 598.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.62x = 666,561.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,561.33/807.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.35

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