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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792, 1,094.28 and 556.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792, 1,094.28 and 556.83 is: 769.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792 : 1,094.28 = 556.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792/1,094.28 = 556.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792x = 1,094.28 × 556.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792x = 609,327.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,327.93/792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.35

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