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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.81, 1,091.00 and 731.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.81, 1,091.00 and 731.25 is: 1,006.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.81 : 1,091.00 = 731.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.81/1,091.00 = 731.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.81x = 1,091.00 × 731.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.81x = 797,795.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,795.58/792.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.29

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