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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.08, 1,190.48 and 656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.08, 1,190.48 and 656 is: 985.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.08 : 1,190.48 = 656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.08/1,190.48 = 656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.08x = 1,190.48 × 656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.08x = 780,954.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,954.88/792.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.95

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