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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.22, 1,093.56 and 709.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.22, 1,093.56 and 709.18 is: 978.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.22 : 1,093.56 = 709.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.22/1,093.56 = 709.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.22x = 1,093.56 × 709.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.22x = 775,530.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,530.88/792.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.93

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