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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.04, 1,258.38 and 792.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.04, 1,258.38 and 792.78 is: 1,095.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.04 : 1,258.38 = 792.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.04/1,258.38 = 792.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.04x = 1,258.38 × 792.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.04x = 997,618.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,618.50/911.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.03

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