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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.04, 1,188.24 and 675.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.04, 1,188.24 and 675.60 is: 1,014.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.04 : 1,188.24 = 675.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.04/1,188.24 = 675.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.04x = 1,188.24 × 675.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.04x = 802,774.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,774.94/791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.83

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