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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.17, 1,091.54 and 633.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.17, 1,091.54 and 633.84 is: 875.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.17 : 1,091.54 = 633.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.17/1,091.54 = 633.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.17x = 1,091.54 × 633.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.17x = 691,861.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,861.71/790.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.59

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