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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.63, 1,092.94 and 644.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.63, 1,092.94 and 644.99 is: 889.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.63 : 1,092.94 = 644.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.63/1,092.94 = 644.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.63x = 1,092.94 × 644.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.63x = 704,928.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,928.29/792.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.35

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