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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.60, 1,190.06 and 656.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.60, 1,190.06 and 656.52 is: 985.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.60 : 1,190.06 = 656.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.60/1,190.06 = 656.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.60x = 1,190.06 × 656.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.60x = 781,298.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,298.19/792.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.74

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