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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.29, 1,090.92 and 554.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.29, 1,090.92 and 554.92 is: 765.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.29 : 1,090.92 = 554.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.29/1,090.92 = 554.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.29x = 1,090.92 × 554.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.29x = 605,373.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,373.33/791.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.05

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