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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.62, 1,192.32 and 756.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.62, 1,192.32 and 756.48 is: 1,132.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.62 : 1,192.32 = 756.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.62/1,192.32 = 756.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.62x = 1,192.32 × 756.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.62x = 901,966.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,966.23/796.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.24

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