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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.16, 1,091.04 and 642.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.16, 1,091.04 and 642.56 is: 887.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.16 : 1,091.04 = 642.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.16/1,091.04 = 642.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.16x = 1,091.04 × 642.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.16x = 701,058.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,058.66/790.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.24

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