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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.34, 1,086.39 and 590.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.34, 1,086.39 and 590.51 is: 814.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.34 : 1,086.39 = 590.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.34/1,086.39 = 590.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.34x = 1,086.39 × 590.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.34x = 641,518.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,518.73/787.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.80

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