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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.74, 1,093.11 and 708.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.74, 1,093.11 and 708.70 is: 978.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.74 : 1,093.11 = 708.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.74/1,093.11 = 708.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.74x = 1,093.11 × 708.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.74x = 774,687.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,687.06/791.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.46

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