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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792, 1,185.36 and 774.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792, 1,185.36 and 774.12 is: 1,158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792 : 1,185.36 = 774.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792/1,185.36 = 774.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792x = 1,185.36 × 774.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792x = 917,610.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,610.88/792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.60

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