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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.43, 1,186.20 and 619.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.43, 1,186.20 and 619.60 is: 927.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.43 : 1,186.20 = 619.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.43/1,186.20 = 619.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.43x = 1,186.20 × 619.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.43x = 734,969.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,969.52/792.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.49

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