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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.32, 1,188.71 and 561.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.32, 1,188.71 and 561.65 is: 842.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.32 : 1,188.71 = 561.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.32/1,188.71 = 561.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.32x = 1,188.71 × 561.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.32x = 667,638.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,638.97/792.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.64

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