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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.54, 1,093.19 and 616.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.54, 1,093.19 and 616.62 is: 851.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.54 : 1,093.19 = 616.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.54/1,093.19 = 616.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.54x = 1,093.19 × 616.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.54x = 674,083.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,083.83/791.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.61

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