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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.69, 1,194.08 and 590.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.69, 1,194.08 and 590.49 is: 886.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.69 : 1,194.08 = 590.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.69/1,194.08 = 590.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.69x = 1,194.08 × 590.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.69x = 705,089.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,089.35/795.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.14

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