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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.84, 1,090.22 and 625.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.84, 1,090.22 and 625.24 is: 861.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.84 : 1,090.22 = 625.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.84/1,090.22 = 625.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.84x = 1,090.22 × 625.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.84x = 681,649.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,649.15/790.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.93

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