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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.52, 1,090.92 and 701.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.52, 1,090.92 and 701.01 is: 966.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.52 : 1,090.92 = 701.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.52/1,090.92 = 701.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.52x = 1,090.92 × 701.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.52x = 764,745.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,745.83/791.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.17

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