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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.19, 1,089.89 and 685.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.19, 1,089.89 and 685.09 is: 944.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.19 : 1,089.89 = 685.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.19/1,089.89 = 685.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.19x = 1,089.89 × 685.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.19x = 746,672.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,672.74/790.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.93

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