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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.16, 1,179.12 and 789.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.16, 1,179.12 and 789.95 is: 1,177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.16 : 1,179.12 = 789.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.16/1,179.12 = 789.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.16x = 1,179.12 × 789.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.16x = 931,439.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,439.95/791.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.31

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