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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.15, 1,092.03 and 555.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.15, 1,092.03 and 555.36 is: 765.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.15 : 1,092.03 = 555.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.15/1,092.03 = 555.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.15x = 1,092.03 × 555.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.15x = 606,469.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,469.78/792.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.60

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