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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.40, 1,188.58 and 675.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.40, 1,188.58 and 675.76 is: 1,013.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.40 : 1,188.58 = 675.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.40/1,188.58 = 675.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.40x = 1,188.58 × 675.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.40x = 803,194.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,194.82/792.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.62

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