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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.98, 1,185.26 and 616.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.98, 1,185.26 and 616.86 is: 925.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.98 : 1,185.26 = 616.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.98/1,185.26 = 616.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.98x = 1,185.26 × 616.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.98x = 731,136.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,136.40/789.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.52

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