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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.45, 1,092.31 and 634.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.45, 1,092.31 and 634.82 is: 875.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.45 : 1,092.31 = 634.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.45/1,092.31 = 634.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.45x = 1,092.31 × 634.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.45x = 693,413.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,413.19/792.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.02

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