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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.11, 1,090.74 and 612.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.11, 1,090.74 and 612.67 is: 845.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.11 : 1,090.74 = 612.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.11/1,090.74 = 612.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.11x = 1,090.74 × 612.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.11x = 668,255.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,255.16/790.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.78

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