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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.36, 1,092.59 and 708.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.36, 1,092.59 and 708.32 is: 977.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.36 : 1,092.59 = 708.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.36/1,092.59 = 708.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.36x = 1,092.59 × 708.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.36x = 773,905.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,905.19/791.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.94

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