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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.04, 1,188.60 and 758.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.04, 1,188.60 and 758.56 is: 1,138.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.04 : 1,188.60 = 758.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.04/1,188.60 = 758.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.04x = 1,188.60 × 758.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.04x = 901,624.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,624.42/792.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.36

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