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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792, 1,093.77 and 560.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792, 1,093.77 and 560.34 is: 773.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792 : 1,093.77 = 560.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792/1,093.77 = 560.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792x = 1,093.77 × 560.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792x = 612,883.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,883.08/792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.84

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