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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.37, 1,184.32 and 595.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.37, 1,184.32 and 595.15 is: 891.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.37 : 1,184.32 = 595.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.37/1,184.32 = 595.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.37x = 1,184.32 × 595.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.37x = 704,848.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,848.05/790.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.80

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