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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.11, 1,092.84 and 477.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.11, 1,092.84 and 477.26 is: 658.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.11 : 1,092.84 = 477.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.11/1,092.84 = 477.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.11x = 1,092.84 × 477.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.11x = 521,565.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,565.27/792.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.45

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