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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.28, 1,092.12 and 594.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.28, 1,092.12 and 594.48 is: 820.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.28 : 1,092.12 = 594.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.28/1,092.12 = 594.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.28x = 1,092.12 × 594.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.28x = 649,243.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,243.50/791.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.50

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