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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.04, 1,182.07 and 592.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.04, 1,182.07 and 592.10 is: 884.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.04 : 1,182.07 = 592.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.04/1,182.07 = 592.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.04x = 1,182.07 × 592.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.04x = 699,897.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,897.73/791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.78

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