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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.79, 1,092.76 and 652.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.79, 1,092.76 and 652.66 is: 899.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.79 : 1,092.76 = 652.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.79/1,092.76 = 652.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.79x = 1,092.76 × 652.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.79x = 713,196.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,196.38/792.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.61

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