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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.91, 1,103.56 and 590.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.91, 1,103.56 and 590.58 is: 814.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.91 : 1,103.56 = 590.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.91/1,103.56 = 590.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.91x = 1,103.56 × 590.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.91x = 651,740.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,740.46/799.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.77

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