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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.65, 1,091.61 and 775.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.65, 1,091.61 and 775.69 is: 1,068.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.65 : 1,091.61 = 775.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.65/1,091.61 = 775.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.65x = 1,091.61 × 775.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.65x = 846,747.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,747.08/792.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.25

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