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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.38, 1,093.59 and 768.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.38, 1,093.59 and 768.17 is: 1,060.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.38 : 1,093.59 = 768.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.38/1,093.59 = 768.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.38x = 1,093.59 × 768.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.38x = 840,057.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,057.56/792.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.18

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