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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.53, 1,091.37 and 632.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.53, 1,091.37 and 632.85 is: 873.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.53 : 1,091.37 = 632.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.53/1,091.37 = 632.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.53x = 1,091.37 × 632.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.53x = 690,673.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,673.50/790.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.68

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