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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.28, 1,091.76 and 673.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.28, 1,091.76 and 673.88 is: 928.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.28 : 1,091.76 = 673.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.28/1,091.76 = 673.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.28x = 1,091.76 × 673.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.28x = 735,715.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,715.23/792.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.61

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