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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.22, 1,092.18 and 708.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.22, 1,092.18 and 708.18 is: 977.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.22 : 1,092.18 = 708.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.22/1,092.18 = 708.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.22x = 1,092.18 × 708.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.22x = 773,458.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,458.59/791.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.55

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