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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.64, 1,176.12 and 735.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.64, 1,176.12 and 735.12 is: 1,104.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.64 : 1,176.12 = 735.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.64/1,176.12 = 735.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.64x = 1,176.12 × 735.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.64x = 864,589.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,589.33/782.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.71

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