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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.12, 1,182.08 and 741.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.12, 1,182.08 and 741.12 is: 1,105.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.12 : 1,182.08 = 741.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.12/1,182.08 = 741.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.12x = 1,182.08 × 741.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.12x = 876,063.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,063.13/792.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.97

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