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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.21, 1,169.82 and 758.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.21, 1,169.82 and 758.14 is: 1,135.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.21 : 1,169.82 = 758.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.21/1,169.82 = 758.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.21x = 1,169.82 × 758.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.21x = 886,887.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,887.33/781.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.27

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