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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.70, 1,096.74 and 597.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.70, 1,096.74 and 597.90 is: 825.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.70 : 1,096.74 = 597.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.70/1,096.74 = 597.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.70x = 1,096.74 × 597.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.70x = 655,740.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,740.85/794.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.14

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