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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.66, 1,193.84 and 601.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.66, 1,193.84 and 601.62 is: 906.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.66 : 1,193.84 = 601.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.66/1,193.84 = 601.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.66x = 1,193.84 × 601.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.66x = 718,235.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,235.01/792.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.11

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