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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.86, 1,090.32 and 591.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.86, 1,090.32 and 591.99 is: 816.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.86 : 1,090.32 = 591.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.86/1,090.32 = 591.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.86x = 1,090.32 × 591.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.86x = 645,458.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,458.54/790.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.15

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