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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.78, 1,186.26 and 790.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.78, 1,186.26 and 790.94 is: 1,090.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.78 : 1,186.26 = 790.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.78/1,186.26 = 790.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.78x = 1,186.26 × 790.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.78x = 938,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,260.48/860.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.01

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