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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.87, 1,094.88 and 596.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.87, 1,094.88 and 596.04 is: 823.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.87 : 1,094.88 = 596.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.87/1,094.88 = 596.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.87x = 1,094.88 × 596.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.87x = 652,592.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,592.28/792.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.08

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