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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.37, 1,095.15 and 595.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.37, 1,095.15 and 595.50 is: 820.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.37 : 1,095.15 = 595.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.37/1,095.15 = 595.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.37x = 1,095.15 × 595.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.37x = 652,161.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,161.83/794.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.98

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