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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.28, 1,193.94 and 791.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.28, 1,193.94 and 791.28 is: 1,193.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.28 : 1,193.94 = 791.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.28/1,193.94 = 791.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.28x = 1,193.94 × 791.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.28x = 944,740.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,740.84/791.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.94

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