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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.29, 1,092.30 and 555.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.29, 1,092.30 and 555.92 is: 766.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.29 : 1,092.30 = 555.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.29/1,092.30 = 555.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.29x = 1,092.30 × 555.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.29x = 607,231.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,231.42/792.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.43

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