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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.05, 1,092.59 and 556.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.05, 1,092.59 and 556.36 is: 767.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.05 : 1,092.59 = 556.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.05/1,092.59 = 556.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.05x = 1,092.59 × 556.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.05x = 607,874.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,874.76/792.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.47

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