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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.37, 1,192.05 and 731.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.37, 1,192.05 and 731.23 is: 1,101.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.37 : 1,192.05 = 731.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.37/1,192.05 = 731.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.37x = 1,192.05 × 731.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.37x = 871,659.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,659.74/791.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.46

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