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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.08, 1,182.88 and 685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.08, 1,182.88 and 685.44 is: 1,026.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.08 : 1,182.88 = 685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.08/1,182.88 = 685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.08x = 1,182.88 × 685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.08x = 810,793.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,793.27/790.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.22

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