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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.84, 1,248.32 and 790.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.84, 1,248.32 and 790.20 is: 1,087.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.84 : 1,248.32 = 790.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.84/1,248.32 = 790.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.84x = 1,248.32 × 790.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.84x = 986,418.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,418.51/906.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.75

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