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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.69, 1,178.10 and 726.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.69, 1,178.10 and 726.18 is: 1,091.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.69 : 1,178.10 = 726.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.69/1,178.10 = 726.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.69x = 1,178.10 × 726.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.69x = 855,512.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,512.66/783.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.65

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