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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.75, 1,102.41 and 590.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.75, 1,102.41 and 590.01 is: 814.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.75 : 1,102.41 = 590.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.75/1,102.41 = 590.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.75x = 1,102.41 × 590.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.75x = 650,432.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,432.92/798.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.31

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