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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.74, 1,192.10 and 648.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.74, 1,192.10 and 648.33 is: 972.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.74 : 1,192.10 = 648.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.74/1,192.10 = 648.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.74x = 1,192.10 × 648.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.74x = 772,872.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,872.83/794.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.49

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