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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.48, 1,186.56 and 675.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.48, 1,186.56 and 675.84 is: 1,011.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.48 : 1,186.56 = 675.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.48/1,186.56 = 675.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.48x = 1,186.56 × 675.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.48x = 801,924.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,924.71/792.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.92

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