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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.07, 1,090.87 and 679.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.07, 1,090.87 and 679.44 is: 936.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.07 : 1,090.87 = 679.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.07/1,090.87 = 679.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.07x = 1,090.87 × 679.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.07x = 741,176.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,176.97/791.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.93

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