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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.60, 1,088.52 and 603.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.60, 1,088.52 and 603.50 is: 830.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.60 : 1,088.52 = 603.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.60/1,088.52 = 603.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.60x = 1,088.52 × 603.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.60x = 656,921.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,921.82/790.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.92

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