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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.47, 1,093.91 and 709.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.47, 1,093.91 and 709.43 is: 979.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.47 : 1,093.91 = 709.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.47/1,093.91 = 709.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.47x = 1,093.91 × 709.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.47x = 776,048.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,048.95/792.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.28

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