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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.76, 1,093.08 and 552.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.76, 1,093.08 and 552.84 is: 763.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.76 : 1,093.08 = 552.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.76/1,093.08 = 552.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.76x = 1,093.08 × 552.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.76x = 604,298.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,298.35/791.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.23

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