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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.52, 1,092.90 and 626.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.52, 1,092.90 and 626.20 is: 863.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.52 : 1,092.90 = 626.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.52/1,092.90 = 626.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.52x = 1,092.90 × 626.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.52x = 684,373.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,373.98/792.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.54

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