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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.53, 1,189.64 and 670.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.53, 1,189.64 and 670.62 is: 1,006.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.53 : 1,189.64 = 670.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.53/1,189.64 = 670.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.53x = 1,189.64 × 670.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.53x = 797,796.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,796.38/792.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.65

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