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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.49, 1,182.63 and 698.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.49, 1,182.63 and 698.15 is: 1,044.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.49 : 1,182.63 = 698.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.49/1,182.63 = 698.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.49x = 1,182.63 × 698.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.49x = 825,658.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,658.71/790.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.49

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