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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.05, 1,091.58 and 593.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.05, 1,091.58 and 593.22 is: 819.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.05 : 1,091.58 = 593.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.05/1,091.58 = 593.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.05x = 1,091.58 × 593.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.05x = 647,547.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,547.09/790.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.63

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