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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.24, 1,184.50 and 699.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.24, 1,184.50 and 699.16 is: 1,047.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.24 : 1,184.50 = 699.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.24/1,184.50 = 699.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.24x = 1,184.50 × 699.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.24x = 828,155.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,155.02/790.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.98

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