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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.60, 1,194.84 and 739.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.60, 1,194.84 and 739.74 is: 1,115.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.60 : 1,194.84 = 739.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.60/1,194.84 = 739.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.60x = 1,194.84 × 739.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.60x = 883,870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,870.94/792.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.15

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