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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.06, 1,191.03 and 691.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.06, 1,191.03 and 691.06 is: 1,037.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.06 : 1,191.03 = 691.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.06/1,191.03 = 691.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.06x = 1,191.03 × 691.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.06x = 823,073.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,073.19/793.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.84

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