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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.39, 1,092.85 and 699.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.39, 1,092.85 and 699.22 is: 964.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.39 : 1,092.85 = 699.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.39/1,092.85 = 699.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.39x = 1,092.85 × 699.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.39x = 764,142.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,142.58/792.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.35

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