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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.29, 1,181.53 and 708.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.29, 1,181.53 and 708.49 is: 1,057.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.29 : 1,181.53 = 708.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.29/1,181.53 = 708.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.29x = 1,181.53 × 708.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.29x = 837,103.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,103.96/791.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.90

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