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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.28, 1,090.14 and 773.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.28, 1,090.14 and 773.08 is: 1,063.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.28 : 1,090.14 = 773.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.28/1,090.14 = 773.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.28x = 1,090.14 × 773.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.28x = 842,765.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,765.43/792.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.72

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