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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.73, 1,187.78 and 561.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.73, 1,187.78 and 561.07 is: 841.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.73 : 1,187.78 = 561.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.73/1,187.78 = 561.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.73x = 1,187.78 × 561.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.73x = 666,427.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,427.72/791.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.74

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