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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.18, 1,193.13 and 592.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.18, 1,193.13 and 592.50 is: 889.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.18 : 1,193.13 = 592.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.18/1,193.13 = 592.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.18x = 1,193.13 × 592.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.18x = 706,929.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,929.53/795.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.02

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