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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.53, 1,175.92 and 737.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.53, 1,175.92 and 737.78 is: 1,108.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.53 : 1,175.92 = 737.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.53/1,175.92 = 737.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.53x = 1,175.92 × 737.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.53x = 867,562.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,562.53/782.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.67

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