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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.99, 1,197.66 and 592.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.99, 1,197.66 and 592.95 is: 889.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.99 : 1,197.66 = 592.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.99/1,197.66 = 592.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.99x = 1,197.66 × 592.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.99x = 710,152.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,152.50/797.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.93

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