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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.60, 1,091.74 and 594.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.60, 1,091.74 and 594.77 is: 820.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.60 : 1,091.74 = 594.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.60/1,091.74 = 594.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.60x = 1,091.74 × 594.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.60x = 649,334.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,334.20/791.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.28

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