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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.48, 1,092.27 and 693.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.48, 1,092.27 and 693.06 is: 956.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.48 : 1,092.27 = 693.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.48/1,092.27 = 693.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.48x = 1,092.27 × 693.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.48x = 757,008.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,008.65/791.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.45

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