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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.99, 1,090.41 and 633.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.99, 1,090.41 and 633.71 is: 874.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.99 : 1,090.41 = 633.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.99/1,090.41 = 633.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.99x = 1,090.41 × 633.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.99x = 691,003.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,003.72/789.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.70

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