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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.67, 1,187.03 and 608.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.67, 1,187.03 and 608.19 is: 913.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.67 : 1,187.03 = 608.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.67/1,187.03 = 608.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.67x = 1,187.03 × 608.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.67x = 721,936.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,936.73/790.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.08

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