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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.24, 1,088.22 and 773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.24, 1,088.22 and 773.20 is: 1,064.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.24 : 1,088.22 = 773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.24/1,088.22 = 773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.24x = 1,088.22 × 773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.24x = 841,411.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,411.70/790.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.75

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