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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.54, 1,189.62 and 649.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.54, 1,189.62 and 649.98 is: 975.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.54 : 1,189.62 = 649.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.54/1,189.62 = 649.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.54x = 1,189.62 × 649.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.54x = 773,229.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,229.21/792.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.63

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