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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.68, 1,092.16 and 559.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.68, 1,092.16 and 559.12 is: 771.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.68 : 1,092.16 = 559.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.68/1,092.16 = 559.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.68x = 1,092.16 × 559.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.68x = 610,648.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,648.50/791.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.33

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