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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.35, 1,091.03 and 593.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.35, 1,091.03 and 593.92 is: 819.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.35 : 1,091.03 = 593.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.35/1,091.03 = 593.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.35x = 1,091.03 × 593.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.35x = 647,984.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,984.54/790.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.87

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