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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.56, 1,092.96 and 756.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.56, 1,092.96 and 756.36 is: 1,045.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.56 : 1,092.96 = 756.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.56/1,092.96 = 756.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.56x = 1,092.96 × 756.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.56x = 826,671.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,671.23/790.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.68

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