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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.92, 1,166.13 and 745.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.92, 1,166.13 and 745.47 is: 1,111.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.92 : 1,166.13 = 745.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.92/1,166.13 = 745.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.92x = 1,166.13 × 745.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.92x = 869,314.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,314.93/781.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.77

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