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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.56, 1,183.76 and 668.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.56, 1,183.76 and 668.56 is: 1,001.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.56 : 1,183.76 = 668.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.56/1,183.76 = 668.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.56x = 1,183.76 × 668.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.56x = 791,414.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,414.59/790.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.08

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