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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.89, 1,091.46 and 594.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.89, 1,091.46 and 594.06 is: 819.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.89 : 1,091.46 = 594.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.89/1,091.46 = 594.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.89x = 1,091.46 × 594.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.89x = 648,392.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,392.73/790.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.83

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