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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.61, 1,092.45 and 614.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.61, 1,092.45 and 614.76 is: 848.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.61 : 1,092.45 = 614.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.61/1,092.45 = 614.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.61x = 1,092.45 × 614.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.61x = 671,594.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,594.56/791.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.39

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