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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.84, 1,187.64 and 645.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.84, 1,187.64 and 645.96 is: 967.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.84 : 1,187.64 = 645.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.84/1,187.64 = 645.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.84x = 1,187.64 × 645.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.84x = 767,167.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,167.93/792.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.62

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