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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.20, 1,184.13 and 703.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.20, 1,184.13 and 703.70 is: 1,054.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.20 : 1,184.13 = 703.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.20/1,184.13 = 703.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.20x = 1,184.13 × 703.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.20x = 833,270.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,270.80/790.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.51

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