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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.24, 1,193.42 and 591.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.24, 1,193.42 and 591.30 is: 885.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.24 : 1,193.42 = 591.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.24/1,193.42 = 591.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.24x = 1,193.42 × 591.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.24x = 705,670.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,670.72/797.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.14

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