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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.98, 1,191.90 and 590.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.98, 1,191.90 and 590.70 is: 884.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.98 : 1,191.90 = 590.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.98/1,191.90 = 590.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.98x = 1,191.90 × 590.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.98x = 704,055.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,055.33/795.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.51

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