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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.82, 1,366.70 and 794.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.82, 1,366.70 and 794.80 is: 1,096.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.82 : 1,366.70 = 794.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.82/1,366.70 = 794.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.82x = 1,366.70 × 794.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.82x = 1,086,253.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,253.16/990.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.32

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