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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.47, 1,087.38 and 642.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.47, 1,087.38 and 642.78 is: 884.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.47 : 1,087.38 = 642.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.47/1,087.38 = 642.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.47x = 1,087.38 × 642.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.47x = 698,946.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,946.12/790.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.22

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