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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.66, 1,184.64 and 722.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.66, 1,184.64 and 722.62 is: 1,082.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.66 : 1,184.64 = 722.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.66/1,184.64 = 722.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.66x = 1,184.64 × 722.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.66x = 856,044.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,044.56/790.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.70

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