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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.80, 1,184.55 and 668.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.80, 1,184.55 and 668.63 is: 1,001.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.80 : 1,184.55 = 668.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.80/1,184.55 = 668.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.80x = 1,184.55 × 668.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.80x = 792,025.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,025.67/790.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.55

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