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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.55, 1,084.16 and 746.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.55, 1,084.16 and 746.69 is: 1,022.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.55 : 1,084.16 = 746.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.55/1,084.16 = 746.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.55x = 1,084.16 × 746.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.55x = 809,527.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,527.88/791.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.71

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