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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.90, 1,090.57 and 774.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.90, 1,090.57 and 774.94 is: 1,067.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.90 : 1,090.57 = 774.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.90/1,090.57 = 774.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.90x = 1,090.57 × 774.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.90x = 845,126.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,126.32/791.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.21

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