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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.09, 1,191.99 and 657.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.09, 1,191.99 and 657.01 is: 987.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.09 : 1,191.99 = 657.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.09/1,191.99 = 657.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.09x = 1,191.99 × 657.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.09x = 783,149.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,149.35/793.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.47

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