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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.05, 1,180.98 and 606.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.05, 1,180.98 and 606.89 is: 907.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.05 : 1,180.98 = 606.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.05/1,180.98 = 606.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.05x = 1,180.98 × 606.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.05x = 716,727.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,727.90/790.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.19

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