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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.74, 1,187.38 and 654.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.74, 1,187.38 and 654.22 is: 979.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.74 : 1,187.38 = 654.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.74/1,187.38 = 654.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.74x = 1,187.38 × 654.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.74x = 776,807.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,807.74/792.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.90

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