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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.87, 1,095.84 and 595.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.87, 1,095.84 and 595.99 is: 821.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.87 : 1,095.84 = 595.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.87/1,095.84 = 595.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.87x = 1,095.84 × 595.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.87x = 653,109.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,109.68/794.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.66

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