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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.22, 1,093.40 and 659.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.22, 1,093.40 and 659.26 is: 909.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.22 : 1,093.40 = 659.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.22/1,093.40 = 659.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.22x = 1,093.40 × 659.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.22x = 720,836.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,836.09/792.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.90

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