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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.64, 1,174.44 and 752.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.64, 1,174.44 and 752.70 is: 1,129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.64 : 1,174.44 = 752.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.64/1,174.44 = 752.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.64x = 1,174.44 × 752.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.64x = 884,000.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,000.99/782.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.51

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