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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.14, 1,164.88 and 738.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.14, 1,164.88 and 738.02 is: 1,100.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.14 : 1,164.88 = 738.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.14/1,164.88 = 738.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.14x = 1,164.88 × 738.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.14x = 859,704.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,704.74/781.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.58

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