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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.80, 1,189.74 and 789.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.80, 1,189.74 and 789.02 is: 1,184.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.80 : 1,189.74 = 789.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.80/1,189.74 = 789.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.80x = 1,189.74 × 789.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.80x = 938,728.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,728.65/792.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.07

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