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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.76, 1,191.03 and 599.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.76, 1,191.03 and 599.94 is: 900.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.76 : 1,191.03 = 599.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.76/1,191.03 = 599.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.76x = 1,191.03 × 599.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.76x = 714,543.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,543.54/793.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.21

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