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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.52, 1,092.54 and 555.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.52, 1,092.54 and 555.36 is: 766.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.52 : 1,092.54 = 555.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.52/1,092.54 = 555.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.52x = 1,092.54 × 555.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.52x = 606,753.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,753.01/791.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.57

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