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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.97, 1,171.18 and 733.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.97, 1,171.18 and 733.78 is: 1,099.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.97 : 1,171.18 = 733.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.97/1,171.18 = 733.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.97x = 1,171.18 × 733.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.97x = 859,396.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,396.20/781.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.02

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