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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.24, 1,251.58 and 792.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.24, 1,251.58 and 792.60 is: 1,091.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.24 : 1,251.58 = 792.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.24/1,251.58 = 792.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.24x = 1,251.58 × 792.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.24x = 992,002.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,002.31/909.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.02

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