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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.43, 1,188.86 and 654.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.43, 1,188.86 and 654.84 is: 982.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.43 : 1,188.86 = 654.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.43/1,188.86 = 654.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.43x = 1,188.86 × 654.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.43x = 778,509.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,509.81/792.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.44

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