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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.40, 1,192.95 and 589.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.40, 1,192.95 and 589.20 is: 884.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.40 : 1,192.95 = 589.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.40/1,192.95 = 589.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.40x = 1,192.95 × 589.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.40x = 702,886.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,886.14/794.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.80

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