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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.57, 1,089.34 and 672.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.57, 1,089.34 and 672.13 is: 926.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.57 : 1,089.34 = 672.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.57/1,089.34 = 672.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.57x = 1,089.34 × 672.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.57x = 732,178.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,178.09/790.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.14

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