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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.53, 1,088.54 and 716.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.53, 1,088.54 and 716.38 is: 986.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.53 : 1,088.54 = 716.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.53/1,088.54 = 716.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.53x = 1,088.54 × 716.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.53x = 779,804.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,804.67/790.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.44

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