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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.40, 1,091.26 and 775.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.40, 1,091.26 and 775.44 is: 1,067.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.40 : 1,091.26 = 775.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.40/1,091.26 = 775.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.40x = 1,091.26 × 775.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.40x = 846,206.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,206.65/792.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.90

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