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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.07, 1,185.11 and 694.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.07, 1,185.11 and 694.32 is: 1,041.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.07 : 1,185.11 = 694.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.07/1,185.11 = 694.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.07x = 1,185.11 × 694.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.07x = 822,850.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,850.83/790.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.49

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