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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.12, 1,184.85 and 607.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.12, 1,184.85 and 607.05 is: 909.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.12 : 1,184.85 = 607.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.12/1,184.85 = 607.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.12x = 1,184.85 × 607.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.12x = 719,263.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,263.19/791.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.17

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