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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.03, 1,192.55 and 589.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.03, 1,192.55 and 589.97 is: 884.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.03 : 1,192.55 = 589.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.03/1,192.55 = 589.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.03x = 1,192.55 × 589.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.03x = 703,559.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,559.81/795.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.95

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