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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.24, 1,092.51 and 582.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.24, 1,092.51 and 582.57 is: 803.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.24 : 1,092.51 = 582.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.24/1,092.51 = 582.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.24x = 1,092.51 × 582.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.24x = 636,463.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,463.55/792.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.37

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