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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.48, 1,093.12 and 572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.48, 1,093.12 and 572 is: 789.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.48 : 1,093.12 = 572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.48/1,093.12 = 572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.48x = 1,093.12 × 572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.48x = 625,264.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,264.64/792.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.00

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