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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.38, 1,187.52 and 689.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.38, 1,187.52 and 689.18 is: 1,032.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.38 : 1,187.52 = 689.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.38/1,187.52 = 689.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.38x = 1,187.52 × 689.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.38x = 818,409.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,409.10/792.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.86

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