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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.30, 1,187.28 and 628.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.30, 1,187.28 and 628.49 is: 943.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.30 : 1,187.28 = 628.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.30/1,187.28 = 628.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.30x = 1,187.28 × 628.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.30x = 746,187.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,187.67/791.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.00

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