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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.14, 1,092.65 and 555.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.14, 1,092.65 and 555.73 is: 766.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.14 : 1,092.65 = 555.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.14/1,092.65 = 555.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.14x = 1,092.65 × 555.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.14x = 607,212.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,212.87/792.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.55

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