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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.06, 1,189.53 and 690.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.06, 1,189.53 and 690.06 is: 1,036.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.06 : 1,189.53 = 690.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.06/1,189.53 = 690.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.06x = 1,189.53 × 690.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.06x = 820,847.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,847.07/792.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.34

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