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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.29, 1,185.66 and 704.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.29, 1,185.66 and 704.22 is: 1,056.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.29 : 1,185.66 = 704.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.29/1,185.66 = 704.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.29x = 1,185.66 × 704.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.29x = 834,965.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,965.49/790.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.53

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