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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.43, 1,180.17 and 741.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.43, 1,180.17 and 741.22 is: 1,106.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.43 : 1,180.17 = 741.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.43/1,180.17 = 741.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.43x = 1,180.17 × 741.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.43x = 874,769.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,769.86/790.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.70

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