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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.90, 1,091.95 and 775.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.90, 1,091.95 and 775.94 is: 1,068.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.90 : 1,091.95 = 775.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.90/1,091.95 = 775.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.90x = 1,091.95 × 775.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.90x = 847,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,287.68/792.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.59

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