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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.41, 1,093.53 and 596.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.41, 1,093.53 and 596.58 is: 822.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.41 : 1,093.53 = 596.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.41/1,093.53 = 596.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.41x = 1,093.53 × 596.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.41x = 652,378.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,378.13/793.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.25

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