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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.57, 1,198.29 and 592.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.57, 1,198.29 and 592.46 is: 887.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.57 : 1,198.29 = 592.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.57/1,198.29 = 592.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.57x = 1,198.29 × 592.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.57x = 709,946.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,946.36/799.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.91

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