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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.04, 1,184.12 and 674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.04, 1,184.12 and 674.40 is: 1,009.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.04 : 1,184.12 = 674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.04/1,184.12 = 674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.04x = 1,184.12 × 674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.04x = 798,564.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,564.61/791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.52

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