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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.25, 1,186.80 and 618.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.25, 1,186.80 and 618.08 is: 925.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.25 : 1,186.80 = 618.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.25/1,186.80 = 618.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.25x = 1,186.80 × 618.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.25x = 733,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,537.34/792.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.89

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