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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.70, 1,089.52 and 672.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.70, 1,089.52 and 672.26 is: 926.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.70 : 1,089.52 = 672.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.70/1,089.52 = 672.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.70x = 1,089.52 × 672.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.70x = 732,433.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,433.59/790.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.32

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