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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.57, 1,189.18 and 561.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.57, 1,189.18 and 561.03 is: 842.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.57 : 1,189.18 = 561.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.57/1,189.18 = 561.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.57x = 1,189.18 × 561.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.57x = 667,161.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,161.90/791.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.83

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