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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.88, 1,092.12 and 660.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.88, 1,092.12 and 660.72 is: 911.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.88 : 1,092.12 = 660.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.88/1,092.12 = 660.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.88x = 1,092.12 × 660.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.88x = 721,585.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,585.53/791.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.23

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