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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.36, 1,182.38 and 710.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.36, 1,182.38 and 710.64 is: 1,060.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.36 : 1,182.38 = 710.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.36/1,182.38 = 710.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.36x = 1,182.38 × 710.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.36x = 840,242.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,242.97/792.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.43

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