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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.23, 1,248.82 and 790.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.23, 1,248.82 and 790.59 is: 1,088.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.23 : 1,248.82 = 790.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.23/1,248.82 = 790.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.23x = 1,248.82 × 790.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.23x = 987,302.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,302.63/907.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.26

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