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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.78, 1,248.36 and 790.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.78, 1,248.36 and 790.26 is: 1,087.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.78 : 1,248.36 = 790.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.78/1,248.36 = 790.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.78x = 1,248.36 × 790.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.78x = 986,528.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,528.97/906.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.95

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