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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.60, 1,093.38 and 593.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.60, 1,093.38 and 593.32 is: 819.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.60 : 1,093.38 = 593.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.60/1,093.38 = 593.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.60x = 1,093.38 × 593.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.60x = 648,726.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,726.70/791.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.51

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