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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.97, 1,179.77 and 668.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.97, 1,179.77 and 668.39 is: 996.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.97 : 1,179.77 = 668.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.97/1,179.77 = 668.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.97x = 1,179.77 × 668.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.97x = 788,537.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,537.23/790.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.93

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