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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.24, 1,188.25 and 616.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.24, 1,188.25 and 616.84 is: 928.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.24 : 1,188.25 = 616.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.24/1,188.25 = 616.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.24x = 1,188.25 × 616.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.24x = 732,960.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,960.13/789.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.69

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