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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.08, 1,184.16 and 627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.08, 1,184.16 and 627.12 is: 939.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.08 : 1,184.16 = 627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.08/1,184.16 = 627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.08x = 1,184.16 × 627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.08x = 742,610.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,610.42/790.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.92

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