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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.06, 1,197.63 and 593.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.06, 1,197.63 and 593.16 is: 890.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.06 : 1,197.63 = 593.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.06/1,197.63 = 593.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.06x = 1,197.63 × 593.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.06x = 710,386.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,386.21/798.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.14

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