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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.16, 1,092.10 and 708.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.16, 1,092.10 and 708.12 is: 977.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.16 : 1,092.10 = 708.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.16/1,092.10 = 708.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.16x = 1,092.10 × 708.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.16x = 773,337.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,337.85/791.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.47

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