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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.16, 1,191.26 and 734.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.16, 1,191.26 and 734.48 is: 1,107.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.16 : 1,191.26 = 734.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.16/1,191.26 = 734.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.16x = 1,191.26 × 734.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.16x = 874,956.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,956.64/790.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.32

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