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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.96, 1,090.68 and 716.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.96, 1,090.68 and 716.96 is: 991.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.96 : 1,090.68 = 716.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.96/1,090.68 = 716.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.96x = 1,090.68 × 716.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.96x = 781,973.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,973.93/788.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.15

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