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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.53, 1,185.84 and 616.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.53, 1,185.84 and 616.86 is: 925.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.53 : 1,185.84 = 616.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.53/1,185.84 = 616.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.53x = 1,185.84 × 616.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.53x = 731,488.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,488.25/790.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.32

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