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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.91, 1,089.17 and 701.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.91, 1,089.17 and 701.33 is: 968.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.91 : 1,089.17 = 701.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.91/1,089.17 = 701.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.91x = 1,089.17 × 701.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.91x = 763,867.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,867.60/788.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.26

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