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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.76, 1,188.95 and 560.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.76, 1,188.95 and 560.98 is: 841.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.76 : 1,188.95 = 560.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.76/1,188.95 = 560.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.76x = 1,188.95 × 560.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.76x = 666,973.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,973.90/792.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.33

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