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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.96, 1,173.42 and 753.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.96, 1,173.42 and 753.72 is: 1,128.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.96 : 1,173.42 = 753.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.96/1,173.42 = 753.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.96x = 1,173.42 × 753.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.96x = 884,430.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,430.12/783.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.16

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