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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.76, 1,093.74 and 682.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.76, 1,093.74 and 682.44 is: 942.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.76 : 1,093.74 = 682.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.76/1,093.74 = 682.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.76x = 1,093.74 × 682.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.76x = 746,411.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,411.93/791.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.72

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