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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.74, 1,088.49 and 685.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.74, 1,088.49 and 685.20 is: 943.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.74 : 1,088.49 = 685.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.74/1,088.49 = 685.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.74x = 1,088.49 × 685.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.74x = 745,835.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,835.38/790.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.22

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