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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.76, 1,182.24 and 680.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.76, 1,182.24 and 680.88 is: 1,016.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.76 : 1,182.24 = 680.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.76/1,182.24 = 680.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.76x = 1,182.24 × 680.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.76x = 804,963.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,963.57/791.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.68

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