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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.87, 1,093.50 and 595.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.87, 1,093.50 and 595.04 is: 821.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.87 : 1,093.50 = 595.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.87/1,093.50 = 595.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.87x = 1,093.50 × 595.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.87x = 650,670.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,670.77/791.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.69

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