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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.24, 1,092.52 and 477.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.24, 1,092.52 and 477.55 is: 658.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.24 : 1,092.52 = 477.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.24/1,092.52 = 477.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.24x = 1,092.52 × 477.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.24x = 521,732.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,732.93/792.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.55

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