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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.88, 1,192.10 and 712.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.88, 1,192.10 and 712.50 is: 1,072.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.88 : 1,192.10 = 712.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.88/1,192.10 = 712.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.88x = 1,192.10 × 712.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.88x = 849,371.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,371.25/791.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.60

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