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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.59, 1,182.85 and 774.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.59, 1,182.85 and 774.16 is: 1,155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.59 : 1,182.85 = 774.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.59/1,182.85 = 774.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.59x = 1,182.85 × 774.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.59x = 915,710.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,710.26/792.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.35

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