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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.12, 1,192.05 and 599.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.12, 1,192.05 and 599.72 is: 900.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.12 : 1,192.05 = 599.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.12/1,192.05 = 599.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.12x = 1,192.05 × 599.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.12x = 714,890.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,890.27/794.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.24

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