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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.99, 1,363.83 and 792.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.99, 1,363.83 and 792.38 is: 1,187.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.99 : 1,363.83 = 792.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.99/1,363.83 = 792.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.99x = 1,363.83 × 792.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.99x = 1,080,672.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,672.05/909.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.56

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