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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.22, 1,096.05 and 597.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.22, 1,096.05 and 597.39 is: 824.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.22 : 1,096.05 = 597.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.22/1,096.05 = 597.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.22x = 1,096.05 × 597.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.22x = 654,769.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,769.31/794.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.42

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