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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.29, 1,095.68 and 746.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.29, 1,095.68 and 746.55 is: 1,035.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.29 : 1,095.68 = 746.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.29/1,095.68 = 746.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.29x = 1,095.68 × 746.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.29x = 817,981.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,981.77/790.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.04

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