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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.52, 1,193.25 and 591.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.52, 1,193.25 and 591.98 is: 887.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.52 : 1,193.25 = 591.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.52/1,193.25 = 591.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.52x = 1,193.25 × 591.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.52x = 706,380.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,380.14/795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.95

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