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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.96, 1,195.86 and 590.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.96, 1,195.86 and 590.87 is: 885.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.96 : 1,195.86 = 590.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.96/1,195.86 = 590.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.96x = 1,195.86 × 590.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.96x = 706,597.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,597.80/797.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.51

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