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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.41, 1,093.82 and 709.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.41, 1,093.82 and 709.37 is: 979.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.41 : 1,093.82 = 709.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.41/1,093.82 = 709.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.41x = 1,093.82 × 709.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.41x = 775,919.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,919.40/792.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.19

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