Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.40, 1,092 and 688.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 792.40, 1,092 and 688.72 is: 949.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792.40 : 1,092 = 688.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792.40/1,092 = 688.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792.40x = 1,092 × 688.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792.40x = 752,082.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 752,082.24/792.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 949.12
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