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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.09, 1,190.49 and 656.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.09, 1,190.49 and 656.01 is: 985.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.09 : 1,190.49 = 656.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.09/1,190.49 = 656.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.09x = 1,190.49 × 656.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.09x = 780,973.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,973.34/792.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.97

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