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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.46, 1,191.12 and 775.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.46, 1,191.12 and 775.45 is: 1,165.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.46 : 1,191.12 = 775.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.46/1,191.12 = 775.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.46x = 1,191.12 × 775.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.46x = 923,654.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,654.00/792.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.55

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