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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.06, 1,182.07 and 614.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.06, 1,182.07 and 614.91 is: 921.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.06 : 1,182.07 = 614.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.06/1,182.07 = 614.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.06x = 1,182.07 × 614.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.06x = 726,866.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,866.66/789.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.18

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