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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.74, 1,195.92 and 594.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.74, 1,195.92 and 594.45 is: 888.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.74 : 1,195.92 = 594.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.74/1,195.92 = 594.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.74x = 1,195.92 × 594.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.74x = 710,914.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,914.64/799.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.93

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