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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.42, 1,188.71 and 620.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.42, 1,188.71 and 620.19 is: 930.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.42 : 1,188.71 = 620.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.42/1,188.71 = 620.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.42x = 1,188.71 × 620.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.42x = 737,226.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,226.05/792.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.35

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