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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.15, 1,187.06 and 610.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.15, 1,187.06 and 610.02 is: 915.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.15 : 1,187.06 = 610.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.15/1,187.06 = 610.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.15x = 1,187.06 × 610.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.15x = 724,127.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,127.29/791.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.29

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