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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.54, 1,092.68 and 582.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.54, 1,092.68 and 582.54 is: 803.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.54 : 1,092.68 = 582.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.54/1,092.68 = 582.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.54x = 1,092.68 × 582.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.54x = 636,529.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,529.81/792.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.15

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