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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.03, 1,186.56 and 662.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.03, 1,186.56 and 662.85 is: 993.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.03 : 1,186.56 = 662.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.03/1,186.56 = 662.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.03x = 1,186.56 × 662.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.03x = 786,511.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,511.30/792.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.03

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