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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.84, 1,094.38 and 556.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.84, 1,094.38 and 556.58 is: 768.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.84 : 1,094.38 = 556.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.84/1,094.38 = 556.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.84x = 1,094.38 × 556.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.84x = 609,110.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,110.02/792.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.26

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