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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.21, 1,508.66 and 595.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.21, 1,508.66 and 595.89 is: 822.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.21 : 1,508.66 = 595.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.21/1,508.66 = 595.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.21x = 1,508.66 × 595.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.21x = 898,995.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,995.41/1,093.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.34

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