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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.53, 1,092.98 and 660.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.53, 1,092.98 and 660.19 is: 910.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.53 : 1,092.98 = 660.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.53/1,092.98 = 660.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.53x = 1,092.98 × 660.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.53x = 721,568.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,568.65/792.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.47

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