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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.66, 1,186.50 and 609.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.66, 1,186.50 and 609.74 is: 913.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.66 : 1,186.50 = 609.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.66/1,186.50 = 609.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.66x = 1,186.50 × 609.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.66x = 723,456.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,456.51/791.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.85

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