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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.10, 1,089.68 and 593.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.10, 1,089.68 and 593.27 is: 818.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.10 : 1,089.68 = 593.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.10/1,089.68 = 593.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.10x = 1,089.68 × 593.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.10x = 646,466.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,466.04/790.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.21

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