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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.82, 1,192.65 and 591.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.82, 1,192.65 and 591.16 is: 885.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.82 : 1,192.65 = 591.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.82/1,192.65 = 591.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.82x = 1,192.65 × 591.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.82x = 705,046.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,046.97/795.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.94

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