Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.27, 1,188 and 758.61
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 792.27, 1,188 and 758.61 is: 1,137.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792.27 : 1,188 = 758.61 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792.27/1,188 = 758.61/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792.27x = 1,188 × 758.61 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792.27x = 901,228.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 901,228.68/792.27 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,137.53
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