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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.55, 1,188.21 and 753.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.55, 1,188.21 and 753.52 is: 1,129.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.55 : 1,188.21 = 753.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.55/1,188.21 = 753.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.55x = 1,188.21 × 753.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.55x = 895,334.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,334.06/792.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.69

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