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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.37, 1,193.62 and 591.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.37, 1,193.62 and 591.43 is: 885.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.37 : 1,193.62 = 591.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.37/1,193.62 = 591.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.37x = 1,193.62 × 591.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.37x = 705,942.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,942.68/797.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.34

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