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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.50, 1,188.99 and 561.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.50, 1,188.99 and 561.84 is: 842.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.50 : 1,188.99 = 561.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.50/1,188.99 = 561.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.50x = 1,188.99 × 561.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.50x = 668,022.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,022.14/792.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.94

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