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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.80, 1,096.56 and 700.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.80, 1,096.56 and 700.80 is: 969.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.80 : 1,096.56 = 700.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.80/1,096.56 = 700.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.80x = 1,096.56 × 700.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.80x = 768,469.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,469.25/792.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.31

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