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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.04, 1,092.24 and 616.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.04, 1,092.24 and 616.80 is: 851.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.04 : 1,092.24 = 616.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.04/1,092.24 = 616.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.04x = 1,092.24 × 616.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.04x = 673,693.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,693.63/791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.66

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