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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.28, 1,192.32 and 650.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.28, 1,192.32 and 650.16 is: 979.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.28 : 1,192.32 = 650.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.28/1,192.32 = 650.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.28x = 1,192.32 × 650.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.28x = 775,198.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,198.77/791.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.68

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