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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.16, 1,181.64 and 644.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.16, 1,181.64 and 644.72 is: 964.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.16 : 1,181.64 = 644.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.16/1,181.64 = 644.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.16x = 1,181.64 × 644.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.16x = 761,826.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,826.94/790.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.14

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