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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.65, 1,093.16 and 527.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.65, 1,093.16 and 527.11 is: 726.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.65 : 1,093.16 = 527.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.65/1,093.16 = 527.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.65x = 1,093.16 × 527.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.65x = 576,214.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,214.15/792.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.94

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