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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.68, 1,188.16 and 609.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.68, 1,188.16 and 609.52 is: 914.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.68 : 1,188.16 = 609.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.68/1,188.16 = 609.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.68x = 1,188.16 × 609.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.68x = 724,207.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,207.28/791.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.77

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