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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.54, 1,187.37 and 599.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.54, 1,187.37 and 599.58 is: 898.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.54 : 1,187.37 = 599.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.54/1,187.37 = 599.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.54x = 1,187.37 × 599.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.54x = 711,923.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,923.30/792.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.28

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