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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.90, 1,107.90 and 792.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.90, 1,107.90 and 792.90 is: 1,107.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.90 : 1,107.90 = 792.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.90/1,107.90 = 792.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.90x = 1,107.90 × 792.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.90x = 878,453.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,453.91/792.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.90

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