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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.17, 1,186.28 and 607.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.17, 1,186.28 and 607.69 is: 912.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.17 : 1,186.28 = 607.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.17/1,186.28 = 607.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.17x = 1,186.28 × 607.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.17x = 720,890.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,890.49/790.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.32

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