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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.08, 1,092.13 and 707.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.08, 1,092.13 and 707.99 is: 977.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.08 : 1,092.13 = 707.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.08/1,092.13 = 707.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.08x = 1,092.13 × 707.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.08x = 773,210.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,210.85/791.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.41

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