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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.92, 1,348.32 and 790.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.92, 1,348.32 and 790.72 is: 1,090.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.92 : 1,348.32 = 790.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.92/1,348.32 = 790.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.92x = 1,348.32 × 790.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.92x = 1,066,143.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,143.59/977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.22

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