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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.66, 1,185.06 and 675.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.66, 1,185.06 and 675.02 is: 1,010.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.66 : 1,185.06 = 675.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.66/1,185.06 = 675.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.66x = 1,185.06 × 675.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.66x = 799,939.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,939.20/791.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.46

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