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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.77, 1,198.45 and 593.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.77, 1,198.45 and 593.38 is: 889.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.77 : 1,198.45 = 593.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.77/1,198.45 = 593.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.77x = 1,198.45 × 593.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.77x = 711,128.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,128.42/799.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.16

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