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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.86, 1,088.88 and 666.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.86, 1,088.88 and 666.23 is: 917.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.86 : 1,088.88 = 666.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.86/1,088.88 = 666.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.86x = 1,088.88 × 666.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.86x = 725,436.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,436.58/790.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.27

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