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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.76, 1,092.69 and 752.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.76, 1,092.69 and 752.82 is: 1,040.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.76 : 1,092.69 = 752.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.76/1,092.69 = 752.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.76x = 1,092.69 × 752.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.76x = 822,598.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,598.89/790.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.27

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