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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.34, 1,090.91 and 625.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.34, 1,090.91 and 625.74 is: 862.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.34 : 1,090.91 = 625.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.34/1,090.91 = 625.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.34x = 1,090.91 × 625.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.34x = 682,626.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,626.02/791.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.62

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