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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.32, 1,084.88 and 776.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.32, 1,084.88 and 776.68 is: 1,064.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.32 : 1,084.88 = 776.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.32/1,084.88 = 776.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.32x = 1,084.88 × 776.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.32x = 842,604.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,604.60/791.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.81

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