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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.43, 1,179.55 and 694.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.43, 1,179.55 and 694.44 is: 1,036.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.43 : 1,179.55 = 694.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.43/1,179.55 = 694.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.43x = 1,179.55 × 694.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.43x = 819,126.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,126.70/790.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.31

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