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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.99, 1,190.16 and 590.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.99, 1,190.16 and 590.46 is: 883.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.99 : 1,190.16 = 590.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.99/1,190.16 = 590.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.99x = 1,190.16 × 590.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.99x = 702,741.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,741.87/794.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.97

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