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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.37, 1,096.53 and 596.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.37, 1,096.53 and 596.50 is: 822.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.37 : 1,096.53 = 596.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.37/1,096.53 = 596.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.37x = 1,096.53 × 596.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.37x = 654,080.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,080.15/795.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.36

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