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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.61, 1,191.78 and 671.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.61, 1,191.78 and 671.96 is: 1,009.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.61 : 1,191.78 = 671.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.61/1,191.78 = 671.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.61x = 1,191.78 × 671.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.61x = 800,822.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,822.53/793.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.09

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