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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.92, 1,094.30 and 597.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.92, 1,094.30 and 597.09 is: 823.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.92 : 1,094.30 = 597.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.92/1,094.30 = 597.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.92x = 1,094.30 × 597.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.92x = 653,395.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,395.59/793.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.00

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