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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.05, 1,179.61 and 740.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.05, 1,179.61 and 740.85 is: 1,106.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.05 : 1,179.61 = 740.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.05/1,179.61 = 740.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.05x = 1,179.61 × 740.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.05x = 873,911.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,911.96/790.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.14

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