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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.82, 1,091.07 and 673.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.82, 1,091.07 and 673.38 is: 927.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.82 : 1,091.07 = 673.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.82/1,091.07 = 673.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.82x = 1,091.07 × 673.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.82x = 734,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,704.72/791.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.87

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