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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.26, 1,193.40 and 590.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.26, 1,193.40 and 590.37 is: 885.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.26 : 1,193.40 = 590.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.26/1,193.40 = 590.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.26x = 1,193.40 × 590.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.26x = 704,547.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,547.56/795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.94

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