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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.04, 1,089.24 and 692.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.04, 1,089.24 and 692.22 is: 953.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.04 : 1,089.24 = 692.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.04/1,089.24 = 692.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.04x = 1,089.24 × 692.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.04x = 753,993.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,993.71/791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.17

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