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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.09, 1,091.79 and 671.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.09, 1,091.79 and 671.81 is: 925.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.09 : 1,091.79 = 671.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.09/1,091.79 = 671.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.09x = 1,091.79 × 671.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.09x = 733,469.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,469.98/792.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.99

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