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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.53, 1,092.92 and 704.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.53, 1,092.92 and 704.03 is: 970.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.53 : 1,092.92 = 704.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.53/1,092.92 = 704.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.53x = 1,092.92 × 704.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.53x = 769,447.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,447.68/792.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.88

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