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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.05, 1,091.34 and 703.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.05, 1,091.34 and 703.76 is: 969.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.05 : 1,091.34 = 703.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.05/1,091.34 = 703.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.05x = 1,091.34 × 703.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.05x = 768,035.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,035.98/792.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.69

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