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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.02, 1,185.33 and 699.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.02, 1,185.33 and 699.51 is: 1,049.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.02 : 1,185.33 = 699.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.02/1,185.33 = 699.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.02x = 1,185.33 × 699.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.02x = 829,150.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,150.19/790.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.53

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