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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.04, 1,178.65 and 719.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.04, 1,178.65 and 719.30 is: 1,073.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.04 : 1,178.65 = 719.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.04/1,178.65 = 719.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.04x = 1,178.65 × 719.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.04x = 847,802.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,802.95/790.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.11

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