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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.21, 1,188.01 and 686.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.21, 1,188.01 and 686.00 is: 1,030.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.21 : 1,188.01 = 686.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.21/1,188.01 = 686.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.21x = 1,188.01 × 686.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.21x = 814,978.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,978.69/791.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.04

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