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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.12, 1,095.75 and 660.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.12, 1,095.75 and 660.90 is: 914.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.12 : 1,095.75 = 660.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.12/1,095.75 = 660.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.12x = 1,095.75 × 660.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.12x = 724,181.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,181.18/792.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.23

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