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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.88, 1,348.98 and 790.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.88, 1,348.98 and 790.92 is: 1,091.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.88 : 1,348.98 = 790.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.88/1,348.98 = 790.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.88x = 1,348.98 × 790.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.88x = 1,066,935.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,935.26/977.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.07

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