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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.16, 1,187.98 and 609.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.16, 1,187.98 and 609.20 is: 912.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.16 : 1,187.98 = 609.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.16/1,187.98 = 609.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.16x = 1,187.98 × 609.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.16x = 723,717.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,717.42/793.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.45

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