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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.88, 1,091.52 and 594.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.88, 1,091.52 and 594.08 is: 819.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.88 : 1,091.52 = 594.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.88/1,091.52 = 594.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.88x = 1,091.52 × 594.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.88x = 648,450.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,450.20/790.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.91

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