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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.96, 1,095.84 and 713.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.96, 1,095.84 and 713.76 is: 986.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.96 : 1,095.84 = 713.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.96/1,095.84 = 713.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.96x = 1,095.84 × 713.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.96x = 782,166.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,166.76/792.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.39

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