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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.66, 1,192.22 and 589.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.66, 1,192.22 and 589.74 is: 883.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.66 : 1,192.22 = 589.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.66/1,192.22 = 589.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.66x = 1,192.22 × 589.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.66x = 703,099.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,099.82/795.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.67

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