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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.36, 1,092.06 and 668.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.36, 1,092.06 and 668.34 is: 921.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.36 : 1,092.06 = 668.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.36/1,092.06 = 668.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.36x = 1,092.06 × 668.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.36x = 729,867.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,867.38/792.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.13

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