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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.67, 1,188.53 and 609.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.67, 1,188.53 and 609.19 is: 914.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.67 : 1,188.53 = 609.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.67/1,188.53 = 609.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.67x = 1,188.53 × 609.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.67x = 724,040.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,040.59/791.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.57

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