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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.92, 1,094.20 and 557.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.92, 1,094.20 and 557.21 is: 768.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.92 : 1,094.20 = 557.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.92/1,094.20 = 557.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.92x = 1,094.20 × 557.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.92x = 609,699.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,699.18/792.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.93

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