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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.65, 1,190.48 and 672.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.65, 1,190.48 and 672.15 is: 1,008.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.65 : 1,190.48 = 672.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.65/1,190.48 = 672.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.65x = 1,190.48 × 672.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.65x = 800,177.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,177.77/793.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.23

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