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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.42, 1,256.14 and 791.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.42, 1,256.14 and 791.16 is: 1,092.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.42 : 1,256.14 = 791.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.42/1,256.14 = 791.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.42x = 1,256.14 × 791.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.42x = 993,807.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,807.72/909.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.79

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