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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.99, 1,103.91 and 590.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.99, 1,103.91 and 590.28 is: 814.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.99 : 1,103.91 = 590.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.99/1,103.91 = 590.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.99x = 1,103.91 × 590.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.99x = 651,617.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,617.15/799.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.53

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