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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.23, 1,092.62 and 595.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.23, 1,092.62 and 595.40 is: 821.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.23 : 1,092.62 = 595.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.23/1,092.62 = 595.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.23x = 1,092.62 × 595.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.23x = 650,537.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,537.51/792.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.15

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