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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.05, 1,090.40 and 603.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.05, 1,090.40 and 603.18 is: 832.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.05 : 1,090.40 = 603.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.05/1,090.40 = 603.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.05x = 1,090.40 × 603.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.05x = 657,704.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,704.46/790.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.48

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