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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.06, 1,183.20 and 606.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.06, 1,183.20 and 606.10 is: 907.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.06 : 1,183.20 = 606.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.06/1,183.20 = 606.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.06x = 1,183.20 × 606.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.06x = 717,137.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,137.52/790.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.70

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