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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.74, 1,187.35 and 790.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.74, 1,187.35 and 790.96 is: 1,089.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.74 : 1,187.35 = 790.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.74/1,187.35 = 790.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.74x = 1,187.35 × 790.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.74x = 939,146.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,146.36/861.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.83

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