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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.24, 1,188.48 and 791.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.24, 1,188.48 and 791.12 is: 1,186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.24 : 1,188.48 = 791.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.24/1,188.48 = 791.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.24x = 1,188.48 × 791.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.24x = 940,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,230.30/792.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.80

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