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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.99, 1,090.49 and 592.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.99, 1,090.49 and 592.11 is: 816.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.99 : 1,090.49 = 592.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.99/1,090.49 = 592.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.99x = 1,090.49 × 592.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.99x = 645,691.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,691.51/790.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.31

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