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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.90, 1,190.70 and 768.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.90, 1,190.70 and 768.60 is: 1,154.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.90 : 1,190.70 = 768.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.90/1,190.70 = 768.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.90x = 1,190.70 × 768.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.90x = 915,172.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,172.02/792.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.21

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