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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.75, 1,092.44 and 571.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.75, 1,092.44 and 571.29 is: 787.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.75 : 1,092.44 = 571.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.75/1,092.44 = 571.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.75x = 1,092.44 × 571.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.75x = 624,100.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,100.05/792.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.26

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