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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792, 1,189.35 and 750.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792, 1,189.35 and 750.96 is: 1,127.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792 : 1,189.35 = 750.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792/1,189.35 = 750.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792x = 1,189.35 × 750.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792x = 893,154.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,154.28/792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.72

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