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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.48, 1,091.58 and 594.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.48, 1,091.58 and 594.65 is: 820.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.48 : 1,091.58 = 594.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.48/1,091.58 = 594.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.48x = 1,091.58 × 594.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.48x = 649,102.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,102.59/791.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.12

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