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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.57, 1,190.68 and 562.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.57, 1,190.68 and 562.03 is: 844.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.57 : 1,190.68 = 562.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.57/1,190.68 = 562.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.57x = 1,190.68 × 562.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.57x = 669,197.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,197.88/792.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.34

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