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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.76, 1,085.52 and 777.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.76, 1,085.52 and 777.96 is: 1,066.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.76 : 1,085.52 = 777.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.76/1,085.52 = 777.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.76x = 1,085.52 × 777.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.76x = 844,491.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,491.14/791.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.60

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