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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.80, 1,089.36 and 713.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.80, 1,089.36 and 713.04 is: 982.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.80 : 1,089.36 = 713.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.80/1,089.36 = 713.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.80x = 1,089.36 × 713.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.80x = 776,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,757.25/790.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.24

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