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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.96, 1,183.32 and 683.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.96, 1,183.32 and 683.92 is: 1,023.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.96 : 1,183.32 = 683.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.96/1,183.32 = 683.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.96x = 1,183.32 × 683.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.96x = 809,296.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,296.21/790.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.18

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