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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.38, 1,112.85 and 598.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.38, 1,112.85 and 598.14 is: 823.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.38 : 1,112.85 = 598.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.38/1,112.85 = 598.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.38x = 1,112.85 × 598.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.38x = 665,640.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,640.10/808.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.42

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