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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.40, 1,089.88 and 774.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.40, 1,089.88 and 774.44 is: 1,066.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.40 : 1,089.88 = 774.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.40/1,089.88 = 774.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.40x = 1,089.88 × 774.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.40x = 844,046.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,046.67/791.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.52

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