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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.24, 1,090.76 and 625.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.24, 1,090.76 and 625.12 is: 861.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.24 : 1,090.76 = 625.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.24/1,090.76 = 625.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.24x = 1,090.76 × 625.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.24x = 681,855.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,855.89/791.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.76

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