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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.36, 1,192.88 and 722.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.36, 1,192.88 and 722.24 is: 1,088.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.36 : 1,192.88 = 722.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.36/1,192.88 = 722.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.36x = 1,192.88 × 722.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.36x = 861,545.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,545.65/791.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.69

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