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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.79, 1,171.40 and 751.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.79, 1,171.40 and 751.82 is: 1,126.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.79 : 1,171.40 = 751.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.79/1,171.40 = 751.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.79x = 1,171.40 × 751.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.79x = 880,672.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,672.33/781.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.49

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