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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.97, 1,183.61 and 668.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.97, 1,183.61 and 668.86 is: 1,000.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.97 : 1,183.61 = 668.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.97/1,183.61 = 668.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.97x = 1,183.61 × 668.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.97x = 791,668.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,668.10/790.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.89

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