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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.97, 1,092.52 and 605.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.97, 1,092.52 and 605.13 is: 834.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.97 : 1,092.52 = 605.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.97/1,092.52 = 605.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.97x = 1,092.52 × 605.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.97x = 661,116.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,116.63/791.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.77

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