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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.46, 1,086.36 and 757.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.46, 1,086.36 and 757.63 is: 1,039.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.46 : 1,086.36 = 757.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.46/1,086.36 = 757.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.46x = 1,086.36 × 757.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.46x = 823,058.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,058.65/791.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.93

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