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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.04, 1,181.94 and 615.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.04, 1,181.94 and 615.52 is: 922.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.04 : 1,181.94 = 615.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.04/1,181.94 = 615.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.04x = 1,181.94 × 615.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.04x = 727,507.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,507.71/789.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.02

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