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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.48, 1,091.24 and 768.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.48, 1,091.24 and 768.61 is: 1,061.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.48 : 1,091.24 = 768.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.48/1,091.24 = 768.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.48x = 1,091.24 × 768.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.48x = 838,737.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,737.98/790.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.05

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