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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.04, 1,091.95 and 555.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.04, 1,091.95 and 555.67 is: 766.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.04 : 1,091.95 = 555.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.04/1,091.95 = 555.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.04x = 1,091.95 × 555.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.04x = 606,763.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,763.86/792.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.08

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