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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.68, 1,091.20 and 555.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.68, 1,091.20 and 555.72 is: 765.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.68 : 1,091.20 = 555.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.68/1,091.20 = 555.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.68x = 1,091.20 × 555.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.68x = 606,401.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,401.66/791.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.97

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