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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.26, 1,193.07 and 600.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.26, 1,193.07 and 600.86 is: 901.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.26 : 1,193.07 = 600.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.26/1,193.07 = 600.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.26x = 1,193.07 × 600.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.26x = 716,868.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,868.04/795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.43

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