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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.18, 1,187.40 and 609.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.18, 1,187.40 and 609.12 is: 913.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.18 : 1,187.40 = 609.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.18/1,187.40 = 609.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.18x = 1,187.40 × 609.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.18x = 723,269.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,269.09/792.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.01

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