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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.43, 1,179.35 and 673.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.43, 1,179.35 and 673.57 is: 1,004.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.43 : 1,179.35 = 673.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.43/1,179.35 = 673.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.43x = 1,179.35 × 673.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.43x = 794,367.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,367.83/790.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.98

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