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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.84, 1,093.46 and 596.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.84, 1,093.46 and 596.02 is: 822.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.84 : 1,093.46 = 596.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.84/1,093.46 = 596.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.84x = 1,093.46 × 596.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.84x = 651,724.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,724.03/792.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.01

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