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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.01, 1,170.98 and 758.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.01, 1,170.98 and 758.92 is: 1,136.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.01 : 1,170.98 = 758.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.01/1,170.98 = 758.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.01x = 1,170.98 × 758.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.01x = 888,680.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,680.14/782.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.41

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