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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.74, 1,184.73 and 561.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.74, 1,184.73 and 561.21 is: 839.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.74 : 1,184.73 = 561.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.74/1,184.73 = 561.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.74x = 1,184.73 × 561.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.74x = 664,882.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,882.32/791.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.77

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