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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.20, 1,090.38 and 594.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.20, 1,090.38 and 594.64 is: 819.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.20 : 1,090.38 = 594.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.20/1,090.38 = 594.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.20x = 1,090.38 × 594.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.20x = 648,383.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,383.56/791.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.49

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