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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.24, 1,095.40 and 596.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.24, 1,095.40 and 596.41 is: 823.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.24 : 1,095.40 = 596.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.24/1,095.40 = 596.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.24x = 1,095.40 × 596.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.24x = 653,307.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,307.51/793.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.59

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