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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.25, 1,184.58 and 722.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.25, 1,184.58 and 722.57 is: 1,083.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.25 : 1,184.58 = 722.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.25/1,184.58 = 722.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.25x = 1,184.58 × 722.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.25x = 855,936.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,936.05/790.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.13

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