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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.50, 1,091.39 and 695.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.50, 1,091.39 and 695.09 is: 956.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.50 : 1,091.39 = 695.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.50/1,091.39 = 695.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.50x = 1,091.39 × 695.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.50x = 758,605.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,605.34/793.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.02

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