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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.36, 1,096.56 and 597.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.36, 1,096.56 and 597.92 is: 825.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.36 : 1,096.56 = 597.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.36/1,096.56 = 597.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.36x = 1,096.56 × 597.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.36x = 655,655.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,655.16/794.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.39

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