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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.02, 1,089.26 and 719.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.02, 1,089.26 and 719.79 is: 992.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.02 : 1,089.26 = 719.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.02/1,089.26 = 719.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.02x = 1,089.26 × 719.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.02x = 784,037.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,037.52/790.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.43

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