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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.97, 1,091.14 and 604.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.97, 1,091.14 and 604.13 is: 833.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.97 : 1,091.14 = 604.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.97/1,091.14 = 604.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.97x = 1,091.14 × 604.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.97x = 659,183.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,183.44/790.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.39

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