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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.98, 1,090.89 and 594.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.98, 1,090.89 and 594.15 is: 819.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.98 : 1,090.89 = 594.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.98/1,090.89 = 594.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.98x = 1,090.89 × 594.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.98x = 648,146.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,146.84/790.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.43

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