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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.32, 1,092.18 and 556.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.32, 1,092.18 and 556.36 is: 767.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.32 : 1,092.18 = 556.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.32/1,092.18 = 556.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.32x = 1,092.18 × 556.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.32x = 607,645.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,645.26/791.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.89

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