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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.34, 1,165.79 and 754.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.34, 1,165.79 and 754.18 is: 1,122.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.34 : 1,165.79 = 754.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.34/1,165.79 = 754.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.34x = 1,165.79 × 754.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.34x = 879,208.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,208.82/783.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.39

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