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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.88, 1,092.16 and 614.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.88, 1,092.16 and 614.48 is: 847.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.88 : 1,092.16 = 614.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.88/1,092.16 = 614.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.88x = 1,092.16 × 614.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.88x = 671,110.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,110.48/791.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.49

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