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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.05, 1,091.34 and 707.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.05, 1,091.34 and 707.16 is: 976.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.05 : 1,091.34 = 707.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.05/1,091.34 = 707.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.05x = 1,091.34 × 707.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.05x = 771,751.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,751.99/790.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.84

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