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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.71, 1,176.78 and 749.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.71, 1,176.78 and 749.09 is: 1,124.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.71 : 1,176.78 = 749.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.71/1,176.78 = 749.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.71x = 1,176.78 × 749.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.71x = 881,508.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,508.25/783.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.80

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