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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.60, 1,089.86 and 603.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.60, 1,089.86 and 603.76 is: 832.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.60 : 1,089.86 = 603.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.60/1,089.86 = 603.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.60x = 1,089.86 × 603.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.60x = 658,013.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,013.87/790.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.30

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