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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.08, 1,186.94 and 705.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.08, 1,186.94 and 705.58 is: 1,057.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.08 : 1,186.94 = 705.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.08/1,186.94 = 705.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.08x = 1,186.94 × 705.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.08x = 837,475.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,475.19/792.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.32

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