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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.54, 1,182.36 and 596.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.54, 1,182.36 and 596.44 is: 892.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.54 : 1,182.36 = 596.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.54/1,182.36 = 596.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.54x = 1,182.36 × 596.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.54x = 705,210.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,210.51/790.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.06

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