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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.04, 1,186.14 and 669.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.04, 1,186.14 and 669.16 is: 1,002.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.04 : 1,186.14 = 669.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.04/1,186.14 = 669.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.04x = 1,186.14 × 669.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.04x = 793,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,717.44/792.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.12

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