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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.79, 1,371.14 and 792.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.79, 1,371.14 and 792.89 is: 1,189.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.79 : 1,371.14 = 792.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.79/1,371.14 = 792.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.79x = 1,371.14 × 792.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.79x = 1,087,162.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,162.66/913.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.74

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