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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.67, 1,186.02 and 628.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.67, 1,186.02 and 628.47 is: 942.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.67 : 1,186.02 = 628.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.67/1,186.02 = 628.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.67x = 1,186.02 × 628.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.67x = 745,377.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,377.99/790.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.72

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