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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.94, 1,096.71 and 792.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.94, 1,096.71 and 792.22 is: 1,090.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.94 : 1,096.71 = 792.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.94/1,096.71 = 792.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.94x = 1,096.71 × 792.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.94x = 868,835.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,835.60/796.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.21

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