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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.20, 1,089.90 and 615.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.20, 1,089.90 and 615.48 is: 848.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.20 : 1,089.90 = 615.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.20/1,089.90 = 615.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.20x = 1,089.90 × 615.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.20x = 670,811.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,811.65/790.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.91

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