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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.20, 1,173.69 and 741.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.20, 1,173.69 and 741.62 is: 1,111.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.20 : 1,173.69 = 741.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.20/1,173.69 = 741.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.20x = 1,173.69 × 741.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.20x = 870,434.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,434.91/783.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.38

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