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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.56, 1,091.82 and 615.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.56, 1,091.82 and 615.63 is: 850.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.56 : 1,091.82 = 615.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.56/1,091.82 = 615.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.56x = 1,091.82 × 615.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.56x = 672,157.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,157.15/790.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.23

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