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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.92, 1,183.80 and 715.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.92, 1,183.80 and 715.16 is: 1,067.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.92 : 1,183.80 = 715.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.92/1,183.80 = 715.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.92x = 1,183.80 × 715.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.92x = 846,606.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,606.41/792.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.71

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