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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.93, 1,185.45 and 619.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.93, 1,185.45 and 619.10 is: 926.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.93 : 1,185.45 = 619.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.93/1,185.45 = 619.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.93x = 1,185.45 × 619.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.93x = 733,912.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,912.10/791.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.74

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