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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.12, 1,188.84 and 652.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.12, 1,188.84 and 652.88 is: 981.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.12 : 1,188.84 = 652.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.12/1,188.84 = 652.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.12x = 1,188.84 × 652.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.12x = 776,169.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,169.86/791.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.10

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