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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.96, 1,096.32 and 769.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.96, 1,096.32 and 769.48 is: 1,062.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.96 : 1,096.32 = 769.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.96/1,096.32 = 769.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.96x = 1,096.32 × 769.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.96x = 843,596.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,596.31/793.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.52

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