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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.31, 1,184.54 and 699.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.31, 1,184.54 and 699.18 is: 1,047.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.31 : 1,184.54 = 699.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.31/1,184.54 = 699.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.31x = 1,184.54 × 699.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.31x = 828,203.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,203.18/790.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.95

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