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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.66, 1,091.33 and 625.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.66, 1,091.33 and 625.61 is: 862.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.66 : 1,091.33 = 625.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.66/1,091.33 = 625.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.66x = 1,091.33 × 625.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.66x = 682,746.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,746.96/791.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.42

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