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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.80, 1,189.20 and 711.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.80, 1,189.20 and 711.80 is: 1,067.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.80 : 1,189.20 = 711.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.80/1,189.20 = 711.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.80x = 1,189.20 × 711.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.80x = 846,472.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,472.56/792.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.70

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