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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.91, 1,091.46 and 595.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.91, 1,091.46 and 595.08 is: 820.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.91 : 1,091.46 = 595.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.91/1,091.46 = 595.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.91x = 1,091.46 × 595.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.91x = 649,506.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,506.02/791.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.18

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