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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.89, 1,089.02 and 701.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.89, 1,089.02 and 701.09 is: 965.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.89 : 1,089.02 = 701.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.89/1,089.02 = 701.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.89x = 1,089.02 × 701.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.89x = 763,492.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,492.08/790.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.36

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