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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.72, 1,092.96 and 653.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.72, 1,092.96 and 653.40 is: 900.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.72 : 1,092.96 = 653.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.72/1,092.96 = 653.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.72x = 1,092.96 × 653.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.72x = 714,140.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,140.06/792.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.87

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