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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792, 1,090.38 and 688.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792, 1,090.38 and 688.46 is: 947.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792 : 1,090.38 = 688.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792/1,090.38 = 688.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792x = 1,090.38 × 688.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792x = 750,683.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,683.01/792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.83

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