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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.47, 1,090.89 and 692.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.47, 1,090.89 and 692.05 is: 955.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.47 : 1,090.89 = 692.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.47/1,090.89 = 692.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.47x = 1,090.89 × 692.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.47x = 754,950.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,950.42/790.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.07

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