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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.70, 1,187.70 and 676.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.70, 1,187.70 and 676.60 is: 1,013.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.70 : 1,187.70 = 676.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.70/1,187.70 = 676.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.70x = 1,187.70 × 676.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.70x = 803,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,597.82/792.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.75

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