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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.10, 1,184.22 and 674.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.10, 1,184.22 and 674.73 is: 1,010.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.10 : 1,184.22 = 674.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.10/1,184.22 = 674.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.10x = 1,184.22 × 674.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.10x = 799,028.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,028.76/791.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.02

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