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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.52, 1,096.76 and 596.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.52, 1,096.76 and 596.69 is: 824.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.52 : 1,096.76 = 596.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.52/1,096.76 = 596.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.52x = 1,096.76 × 596.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.52x = 654,421.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,421.73/793.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.71

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