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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.58, 1,186.14 and 676.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.58, 1,186.14 and 676.10 is: 1,014.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.58 : 1,186.14 = 676.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.58/1,186.14 = 676.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.58x = 1,186.14 × 676.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.58x = 801,949.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,949.25/790.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.38

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