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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.75, 1,090.46 and 624.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.75, 1,090.46 and 624.81 is: 862.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.75 : 1,090.46 = 624.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.75/1,090.46 = 624.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.75x = 1,090.46 × 624.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.75x = 681,335.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,335.96/789.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.72

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