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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.20, 1,183.50 and 628.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.20, 1,183.50 and 628.02 is: 940.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.20 : 1,183.50 = 628.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.20/1,183.50 = 628.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.20x = 1,183.50 × 628.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.20x = 743,261.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,261.67/790.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.60

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