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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.71, 1,094.24 and 596.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.71, 1,094.24 and 596.79 is: 823.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.71 : 1,094.24 = 596.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.71/1,094.24 = 596.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.71x = 1,094.24 × 596.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.71x = 653,031.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,031.49/792.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.80

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