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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.04, 1,085.51 and 739.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.04, 1,085.51 and 739.48 is: 1,016.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.04 : 1,085.51 = 739.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.04/1,085.51 = 739.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.04x = 1,085.51 × 739.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.04x = 802,712.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,712.93/790.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.04

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