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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.36, 1,095.84 and 595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.36, 1,095.84 and 595.52 is: 821.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.36 : 1,095.84 = 595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.36/1,095.84 = 595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.36x = 1,095.84 × 595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.36x = 652,594.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,594.64/794.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.54

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