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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.60, 1,095.88 and 597.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.60, 1,095.88 and 597.77 is: 824.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.60 : 1,095.88 = 597.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.60/1,095.88 = 597.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.60x = 1,095.88 × 597.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.60x = 655,084.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,084.19/794.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.42

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