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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.90, 1,188.96 and 561.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.90, 1,188.96 and 561.44 is: 844.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.90 : 1,188.96 = 561.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.90/1,188.96 = 561.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.90x = 1,188.96 × 561.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.90x = 667,529.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,529.70/790.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.01

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