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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.10, 1,181.66 and 628.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.10, 1,181.66 and 628.29 is: 938.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.10 : 1,181.66 = 628.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.10/1,181.66 = 628.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.10x = 1,181.66 × 628.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.10x = 742,422.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,422.02/791.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.47

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