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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.96, 1,093.22 and 652.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.96, 1,093.22 and 652.44 is: 899.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.96 : 1,093.22 = 652.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.96/1,093.22 = 652.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.96x = 1,093.22 × 652.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.96x = 713,260.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,260.46/792.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.49

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