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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.60, 1,096.05 and 597.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.60, 1,096.05 and 597.94 is: 825.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.60 : 1,096.05 = 597.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.60/1,096.05 = 597.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.60x = 1,096.05 × 597.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.60x = 655,372.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,372.14/793.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.82

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