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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.20, 1,092.48 and 481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.20, 1,092.48 and 481.52 is: 664.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.20 : 1,092.48 = 481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.20/1,092.48 = 481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.20x = 1,092.48 × 481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.20x = 526,050.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,050.97/792.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.04

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