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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.76, 1,192.32 and 600.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.76, 1,192.32 and 600.36 is: 900.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.76 : 1,192.32 = 600.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.76/1,192.32 = 600.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.76x = 1,192.32 × 600.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.76x = 715,821.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,821.24/794.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.68

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