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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.90, 1,347.78 and 791.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.90, 1,347.78 and 791.22 is: 1,092.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.90 : 1,347.78 = 791.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.90/1,347.78 = 791.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.90x = 1,347.78 × 791.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.90x = 1,066,390.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,390.49/975.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.73

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