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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.19, 1,091.04 and 592.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.19, 1,091.04 and 592.36 is: 818.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.19 : 1,091.04 = 592.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.19/1,091.04 = 592.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.19x = 1,091.04 × 592.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.19x = 646,285.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,285.73/789.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.93

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