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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.66, 1,092.58 and 555.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.66, 1,092.58 and 555.54 is: 766.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.66 : 1,092.58 = 555.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.66/1,092.58 = 555.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.66x = 1,092.58 × 555.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.66x = 606,971.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,971.89/791.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.71

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