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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.56, 1,090.26 and 665.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.56, 1,090.26 and 665.96 is: 918.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.56 : 1,090.26 = 665.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.56/1,090.26 = 665.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.56x = 1,090.26 × 665.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.56x = 726,064.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,064.10/790.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.42

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