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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.72, 1,091.68 and 625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.72, 1,091.68 and 625.60 is: 863.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.72 : 1,091.68 = 625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.72/1,091.68 = 625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.72x = 1,091.68 × 625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.72x = 682,955.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,955.01/790.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.71

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