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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.65, 1,090.94 and 604.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.65, 1,090.94 and 604.35 is: 833.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.65 : 1,090.94 = 604.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.65/1,090.94 = 604.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.65x = 1,090.94 × 604.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.65x = 659,306.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,306.57/790.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.88

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