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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.79, 1,347.02 and 790.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.79, 1,347.02 and 790.15 is: 1,089.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.79 : 1,347.02 = 790.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.79/1,347.02 = 790.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.79x = 1,347.02 × 790.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.79x = 1,064,347.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,347.85/976.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.64

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