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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.71, 1,090.08 and 590.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.71, 1,090.08 and 590.22 is: 814.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.71 : 1,090.08 = 590.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.71/1,090.08 = 590.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.71x = 1,090.08 × 590.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.71x = 643,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,387.02/789.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.72

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