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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.96, 1,194.36 and 589.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.96, 1,194.36 and 589.87 is: 884.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.96 : 1,194.36 = 589.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.96/1,194.36 = 589.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.96x = 1,194.36 × 589.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.96x = 704,517.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,517.13/796.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.01

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