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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.14, 1,095.68 and 597.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.14, 1,095.68 and 597.31 is: 824.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.14 : 1,095.68 = 597.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.14/1,095.68 = 597.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.14x = 1,095.68 × 597.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.14x = 654,459.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,459.37/794.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.11

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