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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.20, 1,493.76 and 790.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.20, 1,493.76 and 790.20 is: 1,184.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.20 : 1,493.76 = 790.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.20/1,493.76 = 790.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.20x = 1,493.76 × 790.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.20x = 1,180,369.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,369.15/996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.87

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