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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.35, 1,095.17 and 596.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.35, 1,095.17 and 596.92 is: 824.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.35 : 1,095.17 = 596.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.35/1,095.17 = 596.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.35x = 1,095.17 × 596.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.35x = 653,728.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,728.88/793.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.01

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