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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.54, 1,090.44 and 774.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.54, 1,090.44 and 774.14 is: 1,065.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.54 : 1,090.44 = 774.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.54/1,090.44 = 774.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.54x = 1,090.44 × 774.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.54x = 844,147.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,147.77/792.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.12

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