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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.80, 1,190.70 and 656.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.80, 1,190.70 and 656.10 is: 984.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.80 : 1,190.70 = 656.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.80/1,190.70 = 656.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.80x = 1,190.70 × 656.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.80x = 781,218.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,218.27/793.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.15

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