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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.07, 1,091.40 and 748.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.07, 1,091.40 and 748.56 is: 1,034.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.07 : 1,091.40 = 748.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.07/1,091.40 = 748.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.07x = 1,091.40 × 748.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.07x = 816,978.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,978.38/790.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.06

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