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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.87, 1,193.00 and 592.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.87, 1,193.00 and 592.35 is: 886.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.87 : 1,193.00 = 592.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.87/1,193.00 = 592.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.87x = 1,193.00 × 592.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.87x = 706,666.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,666.11/796.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.80

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