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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.40, 1,095.84 and 744.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.40, 1,095.84 and 744.32 is: 1,031.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.40 : 1,095.84 = 744.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.40/1,095.84 = 744.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.40x = 1,095.84 × 744.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.40x = 815,655.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,655.63/790.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.95

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