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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.84, 1,093.86 and 482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.84, 1,093.86 and 482.16 is: 665.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.84 : 1,093.86 = 482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.84/1,093.86 = 482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.84x = 1,093.86 × 482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.84x = 527,415.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,415.54/792.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.22

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