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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.24, 1,192.08 and 552.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.24, 1,192.08 and 552.32 is: 828.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.24 : 1,192.08 = 552.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.24/1,192.08 = 552.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.24x = 1,192.08 × 552.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.24x = 658,409.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,409.63/794.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.98

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