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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.64, 1,091.32 and 616.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.64, 1,091.32 and 616.24 is: 850.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.64 : 1,091.32 = 616.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.64/1,091.32 = 616.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.64x = 1,091.32 × 616.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.64x = 672,515.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,515.04/790.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.60

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