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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.48, 1,090.70 and 734.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.48, 1,090.70 and 734.84 is: 1,015.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.48 : 1,090.70 = 734.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.48/1,090.70 = 734.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.48x = 1,090.70 × 734.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.48x = 801,489.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,489.99/789.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.21

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