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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.90, 1,195.11 and 592.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.90, 1,195.11 and 592.02 is: 885.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.90 : 1,195.11 = 592.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.90/1,195.11 = 592.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.90x = 1,195.11 × 592.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.90x = 707,529.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,529.02/798.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.63

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