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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.72, 1,094.10 and 605.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.72, 1,094.10 and 605.94 is: 836.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.72 : 1,094.10 = 605.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.72/1,094.10 = 605.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.72x = 1,094.10 × 605.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.72x = 662,958.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,958.95/792.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.31

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