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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.20, 1,089 and 593.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.20, 1,089 and 593.64 is: 818.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.20 : 1,089 = 593.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.20/1,089 = 593.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.20x = 1,089 × 593.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.20x = 646,473.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,473.96/790.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.11

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