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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.18, 1,094.88 and 596.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.18, 1,094.88 and 596.35 is: 823.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.18 : 1,094.88 = 596.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.18/1,094.88 = 596.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.18x = 1,094.88 × 596.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.18x = 652,931.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,931.69/793.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.18

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