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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.28, 1,193.83 and 651.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.28, 1,193.83 and 651.16 is: 981.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.28 : 1,193.83 = 651.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.28/1,193.83 = 651.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.28x = 1,193.83 × 651.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.28x = 777,374.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,374.34/792.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.19

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