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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.72, 1,091.34 and 751.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.72, 1,091.34 and 751.68 is: 1,034.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.72 : 1,091.34 = 751.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.72/1,091.34 = 751.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.72x = 1,091.34 × 751.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.72x = 820,338.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,338.45/792.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.84

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