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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.56, 1,190.06 and 670.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.56, 1,190.06 and 670.90 is: 1,006.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.56 : 1,190.06 = 670.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.56/1,190.06 = 670.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.56x = 1,190.06 × 670.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.56x = 798,411.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,411.25/793.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.11

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