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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.55, 1,089.84 and 673.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.55, 1,089.84 and 673.29 is: 927.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.55 : 1,089.84 = 673.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.55/1,089.84 = 673.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.55x = 1,089.84 × 673.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.55x = 733,778.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,778.37/791.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.01

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