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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.12, 1,198.14 and 593.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.12, 1,198.14 and 593.65 is: 890.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.12 : 1,198.14 = 593.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.12/1,198.14 = 593.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.12x = 1,198.14 × 593.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.12x = 711,275.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,275.81/799.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.07

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