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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.74, 1,090.62 and 755.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.74, 1,090.62 and 755.84 is: 1,042.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.74 : 1,090.62 = 755.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.74/1,090.62 = 755.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.74x = 1,090.62 × 755.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.74x = 824,336.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,336.95/790.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.49

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