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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.82, 1,184.94 and 661.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.82, 1,184.94 and 661.22 is: 990.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.82 : 1,184.94 = 661.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.82/1,184.94 = 661.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.82x = 1,184.94 × 661.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.82x = 783,506.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,506.03/790.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.75

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