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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.87, 1,093.08 and 593.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.87, 1,093.08 and 593.99 is: 818.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.87 : 1,093.08 = 593.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.87/1,093.08 = 593.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.87x = 1,093.08 × 593.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.87x = 649,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,273.12/792.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.89

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