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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.90, 1,191.18 and 760.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.90, 1,191.18 and 760.14 is: 1,141.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.90 : 1,191.18 = 760.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.90/1,191.18 = 760.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.90x = 1,191.18 × 760.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.90x = 905,463.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,463.57/792.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.96

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