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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.07, 1,090.68 and 604.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.07, 1,090.68 and 604.27 is: 833.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.07 : 1,090.68 = 604.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.07/1,090.68 = 604.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.07x = 1,090.68 × 604.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.07x = 659,059.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,059.75/791.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.12

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