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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.08, 1,089.30 and 624.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.08, 1,089.30 and 624.76 is: 860.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.08 : 1,089.30 = 624.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.08/1,089.30 = 624.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.08x = 1,089.30 × 624.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.08x = 680,551.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,551.07/791.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.28

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