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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.30, 1,190.10 and 670.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.30, 1,190.10 and 670.80 is: 1,007.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.30 : 1,190.10 = 670.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.30/1,190.10 = 670.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.30x = 1,190.10 × 670.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.30x = 798,319.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,319.08/792.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.60

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