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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.64, 1,090.68 and 659.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.64, 1,090.68 and 659.60 is: 909.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.64 : 1,090.68 = 659.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.64/1,090.68 = 659.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.64x = 1,090.68 × 659.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.64x = 719,412.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,412.53/790.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.91

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