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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.14, 1,094.87 and 595.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.14, 1,094.87 and 595.31 is: 822.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.14 : 1,094.87 = 595.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.14/1,094.87 = 595.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.14x = 1,094.87 × 595.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.14x = 651,784.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,784.08/792.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.81

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