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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.54, 1,095.03 and 704.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.54, 1,095.03 and 704.43 is: 973.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.54 : 1,095.03 = 704.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.54/1,095.03 = 704.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.54x = 1,095.03 × 704.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.54x = 771,371.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,371.98/792.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.29

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