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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.84, 1,318.98 and 790.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.84, 1,318.98 and 790.16 is: 1,189.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.84 : 1,318.98 = 790.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.84/1,318.98 = 790.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.84x = 1,318.98 × 790.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.84x = 1,042,205.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,205.24/875.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.95

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