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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.45, 1,094.03 and 553.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.45, 1,094.03 and 553.51 is: 764.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.45 : 1,094.03 = 553.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.45/1,094.03 = 553.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.45x = 1,094.03 × 553.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.45x = 605,557.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,557.22/792.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.16

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