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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.18, 1,090.37 and 616.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.18, 1,090.37 and 616.22 is: 849.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.18 : 1,090.37 = 616.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.18/1,090.37 = 616.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.18x = 1,090.37 × 616.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.18x = 671,904.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,904.72/791.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.24

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