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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.52, 1,183.82 and 664.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.52, 1,183.82 and 664.32 is: 991.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.52 : 1,183.82 = 664.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.52/1,183.82 = 664.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.52x = 1,183.82 × 664.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.52x = 786,431.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,431.98/793.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.07

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