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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.24, 1,092.60 and 570.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.24, 1,092.60 and 570.84 is: 787.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.24 : 1,092.60 = 570.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.24/1,092.60 = 570.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.24x = 1,092.60 × 570.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.24x = 623,699.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,699.78/792.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.26

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