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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.18, 1,188.27 and 746.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.18, 1,188.27 and 746.82 is: 1,120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.18 : 1,188.27 = 746.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.18/1,188.27 = 746.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.18x = 1,188.27 × 746.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.18x = 887,423.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,423.80/792.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.23

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