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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.65, 1,090.23 and 774.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.65, 1,090.23 and 774.69 is: 1,066.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.65 : 1,090.23 = 774.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.65/1,090.23 = 774.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.65x = 1,090.23 × 774.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.65x = 844,586.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,586.41/791.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.87

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