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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.29, 1,089.86 and 603.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.29, 1,089.86 and 603.86 is: 832.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.29 : 1,089.86 = 603.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.29/1,089.86 = 603.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.29x = 1,089.86 × 603.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.29x = 658,114.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,114.39/790.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.75

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