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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.74, 1,094.04 and 753.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.74, 1,094.04 and 753.82 is: 1,041.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.74 : 1,094.04 = 753.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.74/1,094.04 = 753.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.74x = 1,094.04 × 753.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.74x = 824,709.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,709.23/791.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.64

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